2.50 2m. 3f. 198yds. 16 Declared. Clonmel H'cap H'dle (DIV II) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - INFORAPENNY has joined a very shrewd operation and caught the eye when staying on for fourth at Navan on stable debut. There were in-form horses ahead of him and he was only beaten three lengths. He looks worth a try over this longer trip and has good claims off the same mark. The Holmeister is going the opposite way in terms of distance after a couple of solid efforts in staying handicaps. He was fourth to Game Catch at Kilbeggan before again being placed behind that progressive type at Listowel and should go well even if this trip is shorter than ideal. Orcadian Symphony was a creditable sixth on handicap debut at Galway and is open to improvement while Go Battle has improved over fences of late and can get involved if bringing that form into this discipline.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.