2.30 2m. 14 Declared. Kilmallock (C&G) M'dn 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 Tom Weekes - Second reserve Calthor would have a say if getting a run but without him THE CATHAL DON can win. Pulled up in a point-to-point and well beaten in a bumper, he showed a lot more on his hurdles debut at Thurles in November (behind a subsequent handicap hurdle winner now rated 127) and while absent since, connections may have opted to miss winter racing, with today's drying ground likely to suit. 105 rated Fix The Bill has shown promise on occasions and while beaten long distances on reappearance at Leopardstown and then when keen in Clonmel, he will also appreciate today's sounder surface and can get involved. War God showed improved form at Naas latest and while well enough held, that was a useful contest and he could improve some more on better ground. Living's Boy And Co, a big chasing type, ran well in an ordinary maiden at Fairyhouse in February but disappointed on his latest start. Effernock Manor has shown some useful form and has place claims. Aboutagout ran well enough on reappearance at Thurles but ran out when front-running at Clonmel.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards colts and geldings only THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACINGWeights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 12st