7.55 1m. 1f. 12 Declared. Tipperary H'cap of €11,500.00 3-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 Alan Magee - MANWAL showed promise on a number of occasions last year and his rating has gradually dropped from 80 down to 72 as connections now try a handicap for the first time. That mark looks a competitive one on the back of a decent run over a similar trip at Ballinrobe last time. Matthew Smith’s yard has enjoyed a decent run over the past month and Snag It should give a good account. He won three times over this trip in Germany and gave current connections encouragement for the first time when fifth to stablemate La Hacienda (won again at Galway last week) at Leopardstown. Rock On Seamie won twice over course and distance earlier in his career but has been solely campaigned over hurdles (including a win at Navan) since scoring over 1m5f at Ballinrobe last summer. True Artist can be troublesome at the start but has plenty of ability while Coins Cross is another to consider.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.