3.03 2m. 4f. 86yds. 18 Declared. Bluegrass Respire 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 Michael Graham - KANOG BAY disappointed in Thurles but, prior to that, won smartly in Fairyhouse and could bounce back to form. Caragh Monaghan takes 7lb off his back, so he's just 3lb higher than when delivering in Fairyhouse. Rebel Cowgirl enjoyed herself off the front in Punchestown and similar tactics could see her involved in the distribution of prize money. Pleasureofpressure has been placed in his last two handicap hurdles and is clearly on a mark he can be effective off. Others pitching for prize money include Gordon Elliott's Button Rock and Limerick-third Dolly Watkins.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.