1.30 7f. 205yds. 10 Declared. Seamus Murphy Mem. Optional Claiming Mdn of €12,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - DARK VIPER is the suggestion in this weak affair. Placed five times in eight starts for current connections, he didn't get the run of the race when sixth at Listowel last week. Beaten by just half a length on his penultimate start, he had two subsequent winners in behind. The highest rated of those with a mark, Gandolfo is the obvious danger. After some excellent efforts as a juvenile, the Churchill chestnut hasn't been the most consistent in recent times. Beaten by just a short head at Gowran last month, he since failed to make an impact after a slow start at Punchestown. Placed twice from four outings, Goldrush Kid is of definite interest, while Laytown fourth Red Special is another to consider.
For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting to be claimed for #20,000 or less (also open to horses which are not to be claimed) and that at entry have run at least once and are rated 75 or lessWeights - 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs