3.35 2m. 3f. 14 Declared. Bar One Racing ???30 Free Bet H'cap H'dle of €21,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BIG KING has lots of solid form in the book to advertise his chance. He was unfortunate to meet good horses Railway Hurricane and The Shunter when second and fourth in maiden hurdles at Bellewstown and Downpatrick respectively. He showed the benefit of those outings, though, when winning on handicap hurdle debut by five and a half lengths at Navan in November. A subsequent runner-up berth in a big field at Leopardstown over Christmas was another decent effort. If Jacksons Gold is forgiven a below-par performance in a Grade 3 at Thurles last month, he has claims. He is a fair stayer judging by his victories in Roscommon and Thurles. Whisperinthebreeze has been off since Christmas 2019. That was a lucrative year for him as he landed a Grade A handicap chase at Leopardstown. He would be of interest if strong in the market. Campeador and Strange Notions are others to consider. Princess Vega has ability but this ground doesn't appear ideal for her.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.