7.30 2m. 5f. 94yds. 14 Declared. Lodge At Ashford Castle H'cap H'dle of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - IT'S NEVER SIMPLE received a hefty hike from the handicapper, but he was an easy winner when last seen in Punchestown and could follow up in this company. Mi Lucky Cailin was pulled up in a higher grade at Fairyhouse, but notably she has form in the book behind the top-class Zanoosh and a big run here wouldn't be surprising. Sky And Sand was a beaten favourite in Fairyhouse but, if he could get back to the form of his Gowran Park victory on penultimate start, he would rate a danger. Without Exception is one that could outrun his odds off a light weight as conditions will be right up his street.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.