7.45 3m. 14 Declared. Newcastle West H'cap H'dle (DIV II) of €9,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Veteran The Trigger showed there is plenty of life in his legs when scoring at Kilbeggan on Friday evening. He comes back out under the 5lb penalty, but the six day turnaround may be the issue for the 11-year-old. He has been a terrific servant this year with form figures from February of 32311 across handicap chases and that handicap hurdle in Kilbeggan. A change of tactics worked a treat with JAMES BORU in Downpatrick, and he has the chance to go in again. Conor Orr rode a patient race on him and the pair came through to win an admittedly weak race by four lengths. Similar tactics could reap another reward. Miss Mcilroy catches the eye on her first start for Charles Byrnes. She won two of her last three starts for Gerry Lynch which brings her into contention, however, she has tended to come on from her first run back. She hasn't been out since September.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.