7.15 2m. 6f. 121yds. 12 Declared. C.J. Sheeran Ltd H'cap H'dle (DIV II) 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 - The more competitive of the two divisions of this race and plenty of rain in the forecast makes this a conundrum. AN DROICHEAD EILE looks worth a shot at this trip. The form of the two and a half mile contest he landed in Navan is working out well and, afterwards, trainer Sonny Carey commented that he is a fine, big horse who is going to go chasing soon. You would then think two miles six furlongs over hurdles should be within his wheelhouse. He handles rain-softened ground. Arizona can be temperamental at the start but has an engine as victories in Tramore and Downpatrick show. She is tried in a visor. Mullaghmore Wave and Jubatus both won their last starts on good ground but are due to encounter different terrain. Icee M B A landed a beginners' chase in Roscommon and now switches back to the smaller obstacles but plenty of rain wouldn't be ideal. Some Joke is worth checking in the market after an improved run in Limerick.
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.