12.25 2m. 3f. 80yds. 13 Declared. Old House, Kill H'cap H'dle (DIV I) 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 Michael Graham - BUTTONS AND BOWS is dangerous reverting back to hurdles. She fell in two of her last three handicap chases but was far from out of contention in both of those races. You can see the reasoning behind switching to the smaller obstacles on a handy mark. She has each-way claims. Shantou Lucky relished cut in the ground when delivering at Down Royal in May. He was a close third in Fairyhouse last month which brings him into the mix. Handicap debutant Macs Charm can make his presence felt on the back of a runner-up berth in Wexford last month. Schone Aussicht won over a similar trip at Limerick in May and could be refreshed after getting a break from August. Sefton Warrior is bidding to improve upon three placed efforts in a row. He will have his supporters if fresh enough after running in Clonmel on Thursday.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - 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 after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.