7.48 2m. 159yds. 8 Declared. Tote Guarantee Available H'cap H'dle of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It might be worth siding with MISS GHERKIN in this open contest. A dual winner when in the care of Peter Croke, the six-year-old starts off now for Eoin Griffin. Failing to make a significant impact on recent starts at Naas, she might appreciate a return to quicker ground and it'll be disappointing if she's not involved towards the business end. Successful on the level at Ballinrobe on Friday, Expound is sure to have plenty of supporters. Returning to flights for the first time since October, he is already a course winner. While very disappointing since finishing second at the Dublin Racing Festival in February, Kimy still warrants respect, while top-weight Glenashling and course winner Ballycashin are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.