4.10 2m. 7f. 115yds. 21 Declared. David Trundley Artist H'cap H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - GOLDEN COSMOS has appreciated the step up to this trip on his latest two outings and holds each-way claims. The Philip Fenton-trained gelding went down narrowly to Itsnotinit at the Limerick Christmas meeting and again shaped like a real stayer when fourth to Western Zara at Fairyhouse. Jamie Hayes could only claim 4lb last time but has the full 7lb here and may reverse places with Robinstown (second). Itsnotinit now races off an 8lb higher mark but is certainly one for the shortlist with blinkers fitted for the first time. Young Dev was a soundly beaten third in that aforementioned Limerick race but can’t be discounted on overall form, while course and distance winner Salmanino (up 7lb in the ratings), Stockdale and Silvertown are others to consider.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.