3.25 2m. 14 Declared. Mullingar H'cap H'dle of €9,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - YEAT’S ENCORE is a nicely-bred mare who showed up well on her handicap bow when second to Our Nancy at Ballinrobe and can go one place better off a 2lbs higher mark. She can confirm form with the consistent Marino Marvel who was third that day, (likely to improve for what was was his first race since March 2019) and the fourth home Zinat. Dual Flat winner Caridadi is another entitled to be all the better for a run under his belt, as his second on the same card at Ballinrobe was his first appearance for over two years. Ashton Court was well-backed when an early casualty last time and is worth considering on his previous fourth to Bective Cave at this track, while Colm Murphy’s Gondor showed a bit more at Limerick and might improve now that he goes handicapping.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.