6.52 7f. 42yds. 17 Declared. Unio Financial Services H'cap of €15,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Dropping back to 7f should suit recent course and distance third EASTERN WIND. The Tom McCourt-trained mare, who has twice been beaten over a mile since that promising effort, will be much more at home over this distance. While a wide draw is far from ideal for a prominent racer, the five-year-old should be able to overcome that obstacle under James Ryan. Unlucky in running when fourth at Dundalk last time, Hurricane Helen would be a serious contender if able to get across from stall 18. A hold-up performer, the grey will need plenty of luck in running but could be one to come with a late run down the wide outside under Gary Carroll. Naas third Purring Along is another worthy of consideration in a wide open affair.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.