2.40 2m. 1f. 40yds. 5 Declared. Boardsmill Stud (Mares) H'cap H'dle of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - FIRST DARE has run well fresh before and is nicely weighted with Ross Berry claiming 7lb. He has won three times over flights and was far from outclassed in sixth in a valuable handicap hurdle when last seen at Naas in November. Gavin Cromwell's Half Past Tipsy is match fit from a runner-up berth at Wexford on St Patrick's Day which could give her an edge. She went off favourite for that contest and it was a marked improvement on previous runs. Her stable won this race last year. Fratas has been given a chance by the handicapper, while Mater Matuta is a former Bellewstown winner.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.