2.30 2m. 6f. 180yds. 8 Declared. Lee Strand H'cap H'dle of €20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - The only Willie Mullins/Paul Townend representative on this eight race programme, COOLE CHERRY is the suggestion. Returning from a near nine month absence, the Mahler seven-year-old was an easy winner at Kilbeggan last September and could prove nicely treated off a mark of 113. Cian Collins saddles Fiveonefive and Greatness Awaits with both successful at the same Cartmel meeting last month. Previously trained in the UK, the latter starts off in Ireland and should give a good account of himself with a light weight on his back. On the mark when last seen at Tipperary and Ballinrobe respectively, Bitofajokelike and Winning Smut are both sure to have plenty of supporters, while Zoffanien and My Gaffer are others for the shortlist in this competitive heat.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.