5.45 2m. 18 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF H'cap of €24,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €14,160.00 2nd - €4,800.00 3rd - €2,400.00 4th - €1,200.00 5th - €720.00 6th - €480.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - DALTON HIGHWAY enters the equation with rain expected. His last two runs over course and distance saw him win in a slightly higher grade in May last year, before finishing second in the Irish Cesarewitch in October. He missed his seasonal reappearance, earlier in June at this track, due to fast ground. Grade-One winning-hurdler Sharjah has to be given maximum respect in this staying test, however, he tends to improve for his first run off a break. His stablemate, Jon Snow, is interesting switching to the Flat after landing a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown in March. They are two of Willie Mullins' battalion of five runners. Tony Martin has recruited Buckman Tavern who showed potential in staying contests in England. Seamie Heffernan looks a good booking for the four-year-old gelding. If the heavens opened, Dinard Rose would go on the shortlist as a horse who relishes a trip and tough conditions. Her stablemates De Name Escapes Me and Harvest Bow give trainer Noel Meade a strong hand.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible (95 = 10st) Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.