7.08 1m. 7f. 110yds. 15 Declared. Re/Max Team Earley H'cap H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Just three-parts-of-a-length separated ONLY ONE PLAN and Presenting Lad when they clashed here last month, with the Philip Rothwell trained former coming out on top. With James O'Sullivan claiming a valuable 5lb, the selection is slightly better off at the weights now and can confirm the form, fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time. Ross O'Sullivan saddles Hi Ski and Benefit Run and they both have solid claims. Owned and bred by Patrick Molloy, the former is given second preference. She was successful at Tipperary on her penultimate start and since finished a close fourth at Listowel. Princess Sophia showed signs of coming into season after disappointing at Kilbeggan last month and she might be able to redeem herself now. A case can be made for many others in this competitive affair, with Downtherefordancin, Up And Out, Blackberry Jack and Know The Game a few for the shortlist.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.