6.30 2m. 40yds. 9 Declared. Monroes John Monroe Memorial (M) Hcp Hdl of €22,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00 6th - €440.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Course form here is always a bonus and CAN'T STOP SMILING may be able to defy a 13lb hike for her wide-margin success here at the start of the month. The Walk In The Park mare stretched clear to win by 12 lengths on her handicap debut and there looks more to come from the unexposed five-year-old. This is a competitive contest and Gordon Elliott saddles two last time out winners. Calico has really found the winning thread now having been frustrating and she could be nicely treated with Danny Gilligan taking 7lb off her back. Stablemate Royal Eagle won well at Kilbeggan recently and is another for the shortlist.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.