3.50 5f. 205yds. 8 Declared. RFL Steels Stakes of €40,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Progressive three-year-old MY MATE ALFIE might be able to give weight away. The Ger Lyons-trained gelding showed that he was capable of doing so when running out an impressive winner of the Bold Lad on his penultimate start. Back in Group company last time, he continued his improvement when following up at the Curragh. As the one potential top flight sprinter in this, it would be no surprise to see him complete the hat-trick. Torivega needs everything to fall right but the Sheila Lavery-trained four-year-old undoubtedly has the ability to be competitive. Billy Lee takes over in the saddle for the first time here. Big Gossey seldom runs a bad race but tends to reserve his best for the Curragh.
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra