5.05 2m. 4f. 13 Declared. John F. McGuire H'cap H'dle of €12,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - ANYWAY landed a recent gamble doing a jig and while 18lb higher, should at the very least compete. It is no surprise to see cheekpieces, which worked so well at Downpatrick, re-applied and he seems to like a sound surface and is also closer to home. Five-time winner Arctic Ambition has a lower hurdles' rating than chase mark but was well held at Sligo while Getaway Charlie represents an in-form yard and debuts in handicaps but might prefer further. Storm Mahler competes from a career-high rating but is progressive. Recent winners Old Chap and Boskill Borden face tougher tasks than when winning at Sligo and Tramore respectively while General Clermont gained a belated first win at Killarney. Our Bobby and Phils Choice are in good form while Pure Sirloin was well held at Galway. Reserves Vintage Gold and Blenheim Belle, both four-year-olds, are 7lb and 6lb higher than on recent wins.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.