6.30 2m. 1f. 40yds. 16 Declared. QuinnBet Bellewstown H'cap H'dle of €60,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €36,000.00 2nd - €12,000.00 3rd - €6,000.00 4th - €3,000.00 5th - €1,800.00 6th - €1,200.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A fiercely competitive affair, with the prize fund for this feature contest up on last year. Gavin Cromwell saddles three leading contenders, with his BLACK HEATHER the selection. A bit disappointing since his easy debut success over flights at Naas in April, he starts off in handicap company now, with Paddy O'Brien claiming a valuable 7lb. Ballysax Hank and Listowel winner Stuntman Steve are the other Cromwell representatives and both are sure to have plenty of supporters. A fast finishing second in that Listowel heat, First Dare is of definite interest with Barry Stone aboard, while the Gordon Elliott pair of Bowensonfire and Raydamann are other leading hopes. In truth, a case can be made for many others.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - 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.