1st - €8,274.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00 Overcast

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - SASSY YET CLASSY might appreciate the bit of ease in the ground after Wednesday’s rain, and stepping up in trip should also be to her advantage. Gordon Elliott’s mare won her bumper on slow ground at the Listowel Festival, and was also able to get her toe in when winning on hurdles debut at Cork over Easter. She might be able to jump more fluently under these conditions than when last seen at Kilbeggan. Three of these come here on the back of maiden hurdle victories, and the pick of them may be last week’s Roscommon winner Chasing Abbey, now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Gone Galavanting has claims as well, having put in her best effort so far when a half-length second at Bellewstown. The winner that day, Cailean’s Angel, has since run second at Sligo with a subsequent winner behind her in third.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-116
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 15th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee Mr. J.P. McManus will present a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Rider and will also present €200 to the Groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race