4.52 1m. 11 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) M'dn of €18,000.00 2-y-o
1st - €10,800.00 2nd - €3,600.00 3rd - €1,800.00 4th - €900.00 5th - €540.00 6th - €360.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Irish National Stakes entrant SHACKLETON can make a winning racecourse debut for trainer Aidan O'Brien. The Camelot colt is bred to appreciate this trip and while he could have done with a kinder draw, Ryan Moore should be able to slot him in before delivering a challenge in the straight. Fifth on his debut at the Curragh in June, Drivers Seat should be all the better for that initial experience. A previous run is a considerable advantage in a race such as this, so the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt rates a serious threat. With David Egan in the saddle, the Adrian Murray-trained Hill Road looks the pick of his trainer's duo. The colt holds a couple of nice entries so is clearly pleasing connections at home.
For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligibleWeights - 9st 5lbs