3.20 2m. 4f. 50yds. 14 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,490.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MOYODE LADY might prove best in this very ordinary handicap. She hasn't raced since January and her best form is on testing ground but today's race looks an ideal race having previously shown form at 2m4f. She would ideally prefer a softer surface but has at least shown form on good ground in the past, with her rider claiming 4lbs today. Maria Francesca showed a little progression in a first-time hood at Tipperary eight days ago and while she was well held on the day, the winner has at least won since and she should go well under a 4lbs claimer today. Zagnzig has form at this level but hasn't run for 266 days while I'm On Snap showed improved form when third at Kilbeggan five days ago and has place claims. Miraculum is a well bred type who ran a nice race from the basement flat rating recently and should get involved today on handicap hurdle debut. Mister Butler is a dual winner, including once over course and distance, but was well held on reappearance run recently.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs 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 who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances - (up to and including 30th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..........4lb Riders who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb These allowances are not cumulative and no allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.