7.30 1m. 2f. 150yds. 14 Declared. Harrison Contracts NI Apprentice H'cap (DIV I) of €10,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - NUMIDIA has shown promise on a number of occasions this year including over hurdles at Naas and was fitted with a hood last time when beaten just over a length at Down Royal. That form has been well advertised with the first and second both winning since and the booking of Joey Sheridan adds to confidence. Dr Patrick won over course and distance last winter and indicated a return to form when third to Draco Pulchrac last month with Spirituoso and Ragtime Red both behind. Pro Bono is another course winner in the line-up and now reverts to the Flat after a promising run over hurdles at Listowel for Jimmy Coogan, while Power Drive has shown his best form over course and distance and can’t be lightly discounted.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 3rd October and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules