5.15 2m. 7f. 44yds. 9 Declared. Thurles 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 Alan Magee - LOW LIE THE FIELDS is progressing nicely from a low base and is taken to complete the hat-trick. The lightly-raced seven-year-old appreciated a change in tactics when prominent throughout to win at the Limerick Christmas meeting and followed up when staying on well over a similar 2m4f trip at Punchestown. A cumulative rise of 19lb for those wins makes life a lot tougher but this longer trip could well suit. Snugsborough Benny was last seen when fifth to Early Doors in the Galway Plate and, while nowhere near as effective over hurdles, would be interesting if the market spoke in his favour. Kellyiscool made a promising return after a two-year absence at Fairyhouse recently, while Whirling Dervish, Beyond The law and Master Artist are others to consider.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 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.