3.40 1m. 7f. 112yds. 6 Declared. Horse & Jockey H'cap H'dle of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A dual bumper winner and successful at Clonmel in October, HEY JOHNNY is better than his current mark of 110. Things haven't gone right for him since that Powerstown Park success, unseating at Cheltenham before pulling up at Gowran. His most recent effort came in a Grade 2 at Punchestown last weekend and while he was outclassed, he was far from disgraced. Now in much calmer waters, a bold bid looks likely. New Ross, named after the historic Co Wexford town, is given second preference. He battled on gamely to win over the course and distance last month on what was his first start in well over a year. Popova also has a course and distance win to her name and she warrants respect, while Rock On Cassie and the 131 rated Zoffanien are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.