5.25 1m. 4f. 13yds. 14 Declared. Barney Curley Charity Cup H'cap of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - ARCTIC BLAZE is one of three John McConnell-trained runners set to take part and with Rachael Blackmore aboard, she should go close. Successful on her penultimate start at Tipperary, the Roderic O'Connor bay since went down narrowly at Dundalk. McConnell also saddles Nevendon and Wild Shot, with the latter given second preference. The Cathal McGuckin owned eight-year-old is a 10-time winner and was a close fourth in the Ladies Derby at the Curragh on his most recent Flat start. Adrian McGuinness is responsible for Magnetic North and Lariat. The former is a five-time winner and while he disappointed on testing ground at Listowel last week, a much-improved performance can be expected from him now with Tom Queally in the saddle. Lariat is also capable of making his presence felt, while others for the shortlist in this competitive affair are French Company, Franno and Storm Steps.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-70Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.