3.15 3m. 16 Declared. McGrath Oil Emily H'cap 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 Mark Nunan - GLENQUIN CASTLE is on a mark of 108 over fences after rattling up a hat-trick and, in theory, looks to have a great chance off a hurdles rating of 85. Confidence is tempered by his moderate effort at Ballinrobe on his most recent start in this sphere but he’s on a high from his chasing exploits and it’s not surprising that connections give him another try over the smaller obstacles. Topweight Porky Rush was second to solid yardstick Dedanann over this trip at Wexford and a 2lb hike just leaves him eligible for this grade. He’s open to more improvement as is Anuas Ar An Bpost who had Stolen Moment back in fifth when a good third at Listowel. One of the more dramatic races at the Harvest Festival saw Tide And Time collared on the run-in, by previous race contender Game Catch, having looked home and hosed. The 9-year-old is proving hard to win with but his consistency entitles him to consideration again.%0A%0A
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.