4.55 1m. 2f. 18 Declared. Manguard Plus H'cap of €12,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It might be worth taking a chance on FOCUS REQUIRED in this competitive contest, although the likely testing conditions are a cause for concern. A dual course winner, the Famous Name colt clearly has a fondness for this venue. His most recent efforts at Naas and Galway have been disappointing, but a return to Foxrock could bring about a change in fortunes. Bridge Of Dawn, in the ownership of Jackie Bolger and former Wexford hurler Dave Bernie, is given second preference after springing a 66/1 surprise in dreadful conditions at Navan on Wednesday. On what was his handicap debut, the three-year-old gelding got through the heavy ground well and showed a willing attitude. Tudor City is a dual Galway Hurdle winner and claimed this very contest 12 months ago. The admirable bay can never been written off and should give a good account of himself with Jake Coen claiming a valuable 5lb. Tony Martin and John Breslin are also represented by top-weight Nibiru who has definite claims, while others to consider are Coins Cross, Missing Matron and Eloquent Arthur.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.