7.56 2m. 5f. 30yds. 16 Declared. Visit Dunmore East H'cap H'dle of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - EMANCIPATOR justified strong support when switched to fences at Clonmel in April before dropping away after a blunder two out over hurdles at Cork last month. The six-year-old remains on a competitive mark and his prominent running style should be suited to this tight circuit. There was a gap of nearly six years between the two career wins of Frazel Express at this venue, the latest of which was a clearcut success over this trip in April. She subsequently filled the runner-up spot behind Steppenwolf at Clonmel and rates a serious threat. Duke Otto finished well from off the pace at Wexford last week and it will be interesting to see how he copes with this step up in trip. Well Polly and No Way Pedro are others to note.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.