8.30 3m. 1f. 157yds. 9 Declared. Burleigh Accountancy H'cap H'dle of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - It took quite a while for NOBLE BIRTH to get his head in front but an easy odds-on success at Perth would have boosted his confidence and he rallied well to be third in a competitive 2m6f handicap at Galway last month. The way he stayed on up the hill at Ballybrit suggests that this test of stamina could be what he needs. Ballyadam Destiny, a winner at Thurles in the spring, also gave a good account of himself at Galway when fourth over 3m. He just gave best after the final flight on that occasion but stays well and this trip will be within his compass. Cork maiden winner Ramondo Dnzeo was well behind Ballyadam Destiny last time but soft ground may have been against him and he could do much better on a sounder surface. Bronson In Blue won over 3m at Leopardstown in March and has been acquitting himself well in Britain since. Kieren Buckley’s valuable 5lb claim will help his cause.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.