5.05 2m. 6f. 55yds. 17 Declared. Galway H'cap H'dle (DIV I) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BLACK TONIC unseated his rider when disputing the lead at the penultimate flight in Killarney, but could pick up compensation here. He is clearly on a dangerous mark of 93 and is sure to be popular. The form of that Killarney contest was franked when the fourth home delivered by a whopping 15 lengths in Kilbeggan last Friday. Dunleer Phoenix was beaten a fair way into third at Bellewstown, but that was in a higher grade so he is a threat. Father Jed won over a staying trip at Ballinrobe in July and Philip Donovan's 5lb claim should have the veteran 12-year-old competitive in this field. Tullyhogue Fort is another eyeing prize money.
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.