3.52 2m. 7f. 63yds. 11 Declared. Debra Corner Happy Birthday Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £9,100.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,806.00 2nd - €2,211.00 3rd - €1,106.00 4th - €553.00 5th - €276.00
Formscan - A competitive contest that sees the hat-trick seeking Crafty Gael carry the burden of top-weight on his first start for Lizzie Quinlan. He should still go well, but giving 7lb to recent C&D winner ROBERT D'ORES looks a big ask. He made all to come home three lengths clear on that occasion, and a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to stop him from going in again. Dillarchie is no forlorn hope, although Lady Phoebe is still preferred for third spot.