5.45 2m. 6f. 110yds. 16 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 - ROPED IN is generally a consistent sort in this grade. She wasn't beaten far in her last couple of handicap hurdles over further and, crucially, enjoys cut in the ground as there is plenty of rain forecast for Galway. When she was last seen in Wexford, she came in fourth and the horse a place behind her has since obliged in Down Royal. She holds an each-way chance. Presenting Point's hurdle rating is 17lb lower than his chase mark, so his chance has to be respected. He has been off since June and is clearly better over fences (all three victories came in that sphere), but he can get involved. Beechroad Winnie put in a good performance to get up for second in Tramore. She had a subsequent maiden hurdle winner behind her. She wouldn't welcome too much rain, though. Downpatrick winner Townhill Penny is another to consider.
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.