1.20 2m. 100yds. 16 Declared. Irish Examiner M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - One of three Eoin McCarthy-trained representatives in the line-up, WHOLELOTOFBUSINESS sets the standard off a mark of 112. Beaten by just half-a-length at this venue in May, he has performed with credit on recent starts at Sligo and Cork respectively. McCarthy also saddles Fast Felix and Tinking Man, with both capable of making their presence felt. A beaten favourite at Wexford on her latest outing, a first time tonguestrap might have the desired effect on Game Phoenix, while point-to-point winners Whitewinewednesday, Welcome Back and Val Venus all warrant respect, with the latter a half-sister to Hidden Cyclone.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs