2.40 1m. 14 Declared. Bar One Racing Quick Withdraw H'cap of €11,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - ROYAL SCHOLAR has to concede weight from a disadvantageous draw but might just be capable of doing so. The Slade Power gelding faced a similar set of circumstances on his reappearance over course and distance last month, when only a troubled passage prevented him from recording a third course win. Granted more luck in running on this occasion, the Sarah Lynam trained gelding can prevail. Tynamite is drawn even wider but as a confirmed hold up horse, he will always need the gaps to open. A staying on sixth at Naas last time, the eight-year-old seems to have improved for the step up to a mile. Vlad The Impaler also suffered interference when behind Royal Scholar here last month. He has since disappointed at Sligo but will appreciate the return to polytrack.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.