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 - Stepping back up to 6f here should see the Paul Flynn-trained Rappell regain the winning thread. Twice successful over this distance, the three-year-old stayed on strongly close home last time when third over 5f at Cork. With more of an emphasis on stamina now, the Soldier's Call gelding should be in his element. Well drawn close to the favoured stands rail, he has much to recommend him. Just touched off over course and distance recently, Secret Magician holds every chance of going one better. Wayne Hassett, who is leading the apprentice title race, is a definite plus in a race of this nature. Goldmoyne, who made most when winning over 7f here last time, shouldn't be too inconvenienced by dropping back a furlong. He, too, has to be a leading contender in an open affair.

An extended handicap for three 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 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 27th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules