5.00 1m. 1f. 100yds. 5 Declared. GowranPark.ie H'cap of €15,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - OTTOMAN EMPEROR is the choice having shaped like a promising colt when beating a subsequent winner in a maiden at Cork in April. Described as a raw type by connections, he has been given plenty of time to develop since then and can make a winning start in handicaps off a mark of 90. Dublin Journal is another maiden winner open to improvement and looks a danger having gone up just 3lb for winning at Naas. Indian Sioux was clear of the rest when bumping into a big improver over course and distance last month and, although she’s up in class, she has to enter calculations. Bottom-weight Aurora Princess has gone up a stone in the ratings for two wins this month and, while she’s clearly thriving, this will be tougher for her in better company.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 60-90Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.