1.25 1m. 73yds. 16 Declared. Irish Independent On Saturday M'dn of €12,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - The 99 rated ARCTICIAN is the standout name here as he steps up in trip to a mile for the first time. The Paddy Twomey trained colt hasn't been seen since August of last year but he has some classy form to his name. Beaten by just a neck in the Group 3 Marble Hill Stakes, he was third on his penultimate start in the Railway Stakes at the Curragh. Dermot Weld saddles Sherkin Island and this Fastnet Rock filly is given second preference with Colin Keane in the saddle. A good third on debut at the Curragh in May, she can be expected to come on plenty for that experience. Handel and Champion Green are both leading contenders for Aidan and Joseph O'Brien respectively, while Cork third Up The Tempo is another that warrants respect.
For three years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 3-y-o 9st 7lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs