7.10 2m. 179yds. 20 Declared. Connacht Hotel (QR) H'cap of €110,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €66,000.00 2nd - €22,000.00 3rd - €11,000.00 4th - €5,500.00 5th - €3,300.00 6th - €2,200.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Last year's third SHAJAK can go two places better with Harry Swan once again in the plate. The Gordon Elliott-trained five-year-old didn't enjoy the clearest of passages on that occasion, trapped on the inside rail waiting for a gap as the leaders kicked on in front. Staying on strongly once in the clear, the gelding made up plenty of ground on the steep uphill climb to the finish. Granted better fortune, he looks likely to play a leading role. Teed Up has to command the utmost respect as he bids for a sixth course victory. Trainer Emmet Mullins has few equals when it comes to lining one up for a long range target. Pinot Gris catches the eye towards the foot of the weights after a big run at the Curragh last time. Alphonse Le Grande and Lot Of Joy are others to consider despite wide draws.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2023Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 (iii). Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbThis race WILL be started from stalls. Closing Date: 17th July 2024