2.48 2m. 1f. 65yds. 6 Declared. Northern On Course Bookmakers H'cap Hdle of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Lightly raced over hurdles, four-time Flat winner DERRY LAD is undeniably well handicapped. An eyecatching eighth of 23 on his most recent outing over flights at Leopardstown in December 2023, the gelding has moved to Emmet Mullins in the interim. Although yet to recapture his best form this season, the seven-year-old could be reignited by a switch back to jumping. Any market confidence ahead of this race should be noted. Course and distance maiden hurdle winner Diamond Tipp looks the main threat. Despite failing to back up that run here last time, the mare had her excuses on the day. Longstanding maiden Whispering Hopes is also not without her chance.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February 2025 (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.