5.30 2m. 6f. 131yds. 16 Declared. McHale Mayo H'cap H'dle of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - LONDONOFFICECALLIN is the suggestion in this fiercely competitive affair. He still looks nicely treated off a mark of 111 and is versatile in terms of trip and ground. The likeable grey is already a seven-time winner and was a respectable eighth of 25 when last seen at Punchestown. Billy Lee Swagger was fourth in that contest and re-opposes now, but is worse off at the weights. A close third in this very race back in 2022, Digby got a confidence boosting win to his name at Bangor last month and it'll be interesting to see how he fares, while recent course winner Straight Home is sure to have plenty of supporters. First and second at Kilbeggan recently, Ad Caelum and Dartan both warrant respect, with handicap debutants Apple's Of Bresil and Rockymountainbleu others of note.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.