7.30 5f. 13 Declared. William Hill Top Price Mercury Stakes (Group 3) of €55,000.00 2-y-o plus
1st - €33,000.00 2nd - €11,000.00 3rd - €5,500.00 4th - €2,750.00 5th - €1,650.00 6th - €1,100.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A competitive renewal of this Group 3 contest, with ALBASHEER one of five UK raiders in the line-up. Already successful three times this season, the Archie Watson-trained chestnut is a battle-hardened six-year-old. He lost a shoe when down the field at Newbury on his most recent start and it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end here. Representing David O'Meara, Star Of Lady M is the one to beat on ratings. In the form of her life at present, she has won three of her last four, making all on her most recent start in a Listed contest at Ayr. First and third in the Legacy Stakes, Lady With The Lamp and Powerful Nation lead the home brigade, with the former taken to reverse the form. Despite failing to make an impact on his return at the Curragh, His Majesty warrants the utmost respect, while James Tate's Electric Storm is another leading hope.
For two years old and upwardsWeights - 2-y-o 8st 10lbs 3-y-o and up 10st Fillies allowed 3lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a Group race 3lb extra