2.25 6f. 15 Declared. Mallow H'cap (DIV II) of €10,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MACHO TIME returned to form when second on yielding to soft ground at Naas and will have no problem with the forecast rain softening the ground. MACHO TIME, a dual UK winner, was rated 86 as a juvenile and having recaptured some of his form at Naas, looks likely to win from a 1lb lower rating. Secret Road, out of a winning dam whose half-sister was a Group 3 winner, has shown ability in handicaps, coped with easy ground at Sligo and being an unexposed 3yo, is open to plenty progression. Faraah finished ahead of Secret Road in that Sligo race and having won at Fairyhouse subsequently, now meets Secret Road 5lbs worse off, with the pair having solid claims. Indian Rose was behind the selection at Naas and was beaten here subsequently but is capable at this level while Florence Thompson was second in that recent Cork race but was well held on easy ground at Listowel latest. Rocky Dreams was slowly away before staying on here earlier this month and can get involved. Intervention has been running well but is winless in 18 starts.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.