3.25 2m. 4f. 14 Declared. Tesla H'cap H'dle (DIV I) of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - NEXT STOP PARIS is the suggestion in this wide-open contest. A faller when the subject of strong market support on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse in February, the Gavin Cromwell-trained six-year-old then disappointed at Clonmel. A more encouraging third of seven when last seen at Bellewstown, he had subsequent Down Royal winner Howdoyalikeherhome a place behind. Making the frame in six of his last seven starts and a course and distance winner in December, Crowsatedappletart is an obvious danger. Handicap debutants Tippinaway, Derby Rock and Arctic Piper all warrant respect, with the former on the mark at Clonmel last month. Three-time winner Penny Jar, Barry Connell's Tannery Park and Limerick third Ballinoe Blaze are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.