6.15 1m. 4f. 14 Declared. DundalkStadium.com Apprentice H'cap of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - NOBLE CRUSADE has been penalised 10lb for a recent CD win but should be able to defy it. Rated 81 at his peak in 2021, his mark dropped considerably following poor runs in 2023 but won very easily from a career low level nine days ago. His same rider claims 7lb and should confirm placing with third-placed Gracesolution, despite being 8lb worse off. Hasten Slowly has useful recent form and while suited by the all-weather, had run just once – when finishing sixth last month, over this distance. Maura's Gift is able at this level and is suited by this distance but doesn't appear ahead of the handicapper.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 19th February and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules