2.51 5f. 180yds. 8 Declared. Slane Nursery H'cap of €11,000.00 2-y-o
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 - Recent Down Royal third BARTON KEY should appreciate stepping back up in trip. Having been outpaced early on, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt stayed on strongly inside the final furlong to reach the frame. Although a high draw would have been preferable on the sprint track here, the small field makes it less important. Wish This shaped with plenty of encouragement when staying on to finish fifth at Naas last time. Making his first start in handicap company, the Jennifer Lynch-trained gelding should find this easier. Adrenaline Rush, who showed up for a long way at Fairyhouse before weakening into fourth, is also worthy of consideration. Shane Foley is almost certain to be prominent from his high draw in stall 9.
An extended handicap for two years old only rated 47-75Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.