4.30 1m. 19 Declared. Societies At Gowran Park Apprentice Hcap of €10,000.00 3-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 John O'Riordan - Runner-up at the Curragh last month on just his second start for Mark Fahey, I BID YOU AJOU can gain a first career win. Placed three times off higher ratings for his previous trainer, the three-year-old gelding looks nicely handicapped off 65 here. With Scott McCullagh being one of the most experienced riders in the race, the son of Shalaa has much to recommend him. Pascalia, who finished two places behind the selection in that Curragh race, has since gone on to take third at Bellewstown. A consistent filly, the four-year-old shouldn't be long in adding to her sole win to date. Topweight Pink Socks has to be respected given her excellent record at this track. She has built up a great partnership with Amy Jo Hayes who seems to get the best out of the mare.
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.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 3lb allowance (95 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 30th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 2nd September