6.45 2m. 6f. 121yds. 10 Declared. C.J. Sheeran Ltd 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 - THERELLALWAYSBEONE ran well on his first start for Barry Fitzgerald when third over a staying trip on soft ground in Roscommon. He was well punted that day so the improved performance wasn't surprising to some. The handicapper gave him 1lb for that effort but Cathal Landers claims 3lb. Lost Oscar is up in trip after keeping on for second over two and a half miles in Listowel. She is highly likely to be on the premises off top weight. Wareedy was a close second in a handicap chase at Roscommon last week. That wasn't a strong race, and the hot favourite ran no race at all, but it does confirm his wellbeing and he can get in the mix for a cheque. Christmas Jumper and She'stherightone are others with chances.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Weights - 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.