7.30 2m. 80yds. 11 Declared. Brennan's Pharmacy H'cap of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Despite now being in the veteran stages, LORD ERSKINE can prove too strong for his younger rivals. Unlucky in running when fourth in a stronger grade at the Galway festival, the Harry Rogers-trained 11-year-old should appreciate this easier task. In the form of his life at present, the gelding won a Listed handicap over hurdles at the Dublin Racing Festival in February. A previous course and distance winner here, the son of Fast Company has plenty in his favour. Former Kerry National winner Busselton returned to something like his best when landing a gamble at Galway last month. The Joseph O'Brien-trained seven-year-old remains well handicapped on the flat. Influential Lady is a few pounds out of the handicap here but has been running well over this trip recently.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st 4lbs)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.