1.45 2m. 4f. 11 Declared. Ardmulchan H'cap H'dle 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 Tom Weekes - COLLABORATIVE has run well in two recent handicap hurdles and might put that experience to good use. Trained on his Flat debut by Dermot Weld, his hurdle form is largely unexciting but nonetheless ran two consistent races in December and can be counted upon to again compete. Jonny Mansie has a more exposed profile than the selection but ran well at Punchestown just five days ago. A quick turnaround isn’t ideal but he is tried in a first-time visor now. Lakota Blue is tried in first-time cheekpieces having disappointed slightly at Limerick over Christmas. He has previously shown more useful form and while only a four-year-old, is interesting on handicap debut. Duffys Hodey is declared to run on Thursday.
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.