5.45 2m. 81yds. 14 Declared. Flannery's Bistro H'cap H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Very few can be safely ruled out in this wide-open contest. YOUNGNEDOFTHEHILL has a fine record around Ballinrobe and his form at the Co Mayo venue reads 122U22312. Paul Townend is a positive jockey booking on the admirable thirteen-year-old and another bold bid can be expected from him now. Shantou Lucky is given second preference. He won at Down Royal on his penultimate start and while he disappointed at Clonmel since, he is given the chance to redeem himself here, fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Ricky Bobby and Baltinglass Hill both won last time out and they are sure to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist are Little Mixup, Lady De Vesci, Belgoprince and first reserve Boston Brahmin.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.