3.45 1m. 7f. 170yds. 16 Declared. Bar One Racing 50 Euro Bet H'cap H'dle of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - STRIKEBACK is relatively unexposed over flights and could make the breakthrough. On his last start over hurdles, he kept on for third in Sligo. Since then, he has had a spin on the Flat and again put in plenty of late work at Clonmel. This ground should be ideal for him. Mike O'Connor's 5lb claim puts him on a handy mark. Peace Party has to bounce back from a below-par effort in Down Royal, but that is possible as this is a drop in class. He knows how to pick up prize money. Makfils disappointed in Down Royal, however, solid efforts before that give him claims. Virtual Oscar is a handicap debutant worth keeping an eye on in the market after showing some ability in maiden hurdles. Y Fyn Duw A Fydd has finished fourth in her last three races and has prospects of lifting another cheque.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.