6.50 2m. 120yds. 11 Declared. Butlerstown 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 John O'Riordan - SET POINT appears to hold strong claims of following up his recent win at Downpatrick. That form has already received a boost with the runner-up going on to win on his next start. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding was a smart handicapper on the level when trained in Britain and could have more to offer from his current hurdles rating. Despite dropping back to the minimum trip for this race, he travels well so should have enough place to cope. Starman showed his first worthwhile form when only narrowly denied in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last time. The seven-year-old has had very little racing so should be capable of further progress now that he tackles handicap company. Craic Eile doesn't have a great deal of solid recent form but as both career wins have come at this track he shouldn't be discounted.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.