7.30 2m. 5f. 14 Declared. Assembly Tech H'cap H'dle of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BEAR CLAWS ran well in second over a similar trip at this track at the start of July. He had a couple of subsequent winners in behind that day. The fact that his sole victory over flights came in a maiden hurdle at this venue a couple of summers ago shows that he puts his best foot forward here. Yulong Voice can be a bit hit or miss, but Limerick last month was definitely a going day as he took the honours by two and a quarter lengths. If he is in the same mood, he will take plenty of beating. Some Dove was fourth at Downpatrick on Sunday, but it is worth noting that she won a qualified riders' maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in June.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.