4.45 7f. 20 Declared. Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Hcap of €20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Course and distance winner RACING ROYALTY should have every chance of adding to his win here last October. The Gillian Scott-trained five-year-old travelled well throughout that contest before keeping on strongly once challenged close home. The five-year-old should be all the better for a recent run at Leopardstown where he finished fifth. Secret Magician, who was ahead of Racing Royalty over 6f here last season, has every chance despite being slightly worse off at the revised weights. The Martin Hassett-trained gelding should be approaching peak fitness after two previous starts this term. El Bello, runner-up over course and distance last month, is another that holds leading claims.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 10st)Penalties - (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 2nd May 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