7.40 1m. 4f. 178yds. 13 Declared. Tote Fantasy Apprentice H'cap 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 Donal Murphy - Despite being out of the handicap, it might be worth taking a chance on GARDONE. The four-year-old ran his best race to date when a never nearer fifth to Numidia at Fairyhouse last month and he is tried in blinkers for the first time now. Burvea and Enquire Within are more obvious contenders, with the latter placed three times from his four most recent starts. Mayo For Sam is another sure to have plenty of supporters. Just denied here on her penultimate outing, the Vocalised bay will need to bounce back from a below par effort at Limerick. A Grade 2 winner over flights, Rocky Blue is of definite interest, while Forlio, Rebel Ruler and Itsalonglongroad are others for the shortlist.
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 and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 18th July and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules