2.15 2m. 190yds. 12 Declared. Dr Emma Clinics H'cap H'dle (Grade B) of €40,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Jack Foley’s 5lb claim leaves LIGHT BRIGADE on a nice racing weight and he had a spin on the Flat at Listowel last month which should have advanced his fitness after a summer break. He was a progressive hurdler in the spring when winning twice and finishing runner-up in a novice handicap at the Punchestown Festival and Charles Byrnes’ 5-year-old may have more improvement in him. Yafordadoe has been in excellent form on the level recently and if he can transfer that improvement back to hurdles he will be a danger. He went up a lot in the ratings for a facile success at Ballinrobe last term but is starting to come down to a feasible mark again. Gordon Elliott has a strong hand with Glorious Zoff, Magic Tricks and Eskeylane and all three ran with credit at Listowel. The latter was having his first run for over five months when a close fourth to Dysart Diamond and has good claims off just a 1lb higher mark.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.