5.15 7f. 94yds. 12 Declared. RoscommonRacecourse.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 Donal Murphy - ORANDI had no luck in running when a never nearer third over the course and distance recently. Backed into favouritism on that occasion, the French import might be able to recoup losses now, with Colin Keane again on board. Connections of Mercurial have clearly been waiting for the ground to ease, with the five-year-old a non-runner three times due to the 'change in going' since his win on heavy at the Curragh in April. Still looking nicely treated on a mark of 74, the John Nallen-trained bay should give a good account of himself. Narrowly beaten into third at Gowran earlier this month, Bellaphina looks to have solid claims, while the evergreen Verhoyen, top-weight Vasda and dual winner Merisi Diamond are others to consider in this competitive heat.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (90 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.