5.20 6f. 17 Declared. Holden Plant Rentals H'cap of €20,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - RATHBRANCHCHURCH ran slightly below par at Navan last time but on his previous fifth over this course and distance, the Michael Mulvany-trained gelding has every chance. A high draw tends to prove advantageous on the sprint track here, so having bagged the plum rails stall, Wesley Joyce will be confident. Sevensees has to be of serious interest with Ben Coen taking over in the saddle. The Johnny Murtagh-trained four-year-old went close at Navan last month on just his second handicap run. Apprentice ridden on that occasion, he should benefit from stronger handling. Universally is another that can get involved with Colin Keane a notable booking for the grey sprinter.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-75Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.