8.00 1m. 1f. 21 Declared. BoyleSports Extra Places Everyday H'cap of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Having not enjoyed the run of the race when fifth here last time, RANKO EXPRESS can make amends under Ben Coen. A winner at Gowran Park off a pound lower last season, the gelding had shaped with distinct promise on his reappearance at Cork in May before running well below par next time. On the back of a much better effort at the Foxrock track recently, Kevin Coleman's four-year-old can add a second career win. A four-time winner on turf, Hurricane Helen has been in excellent form on the all-weather over the winter. Absent since April, the Chris Timmons-trained mare has run well off similar breaks in the past. Engines On has once again been done no favours with his draw here but the Prunella Dobbs-trained four-year-old has been a consistent gelding in recent outings.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.