4.40 1m. 7f. 110yds. 14 Declared. Clarke's Electrical Contractors Hcap Hdl of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It might be worth taking a chance on CEOL DRAIOCHTA in this competitive affair. Beaten by just half-a-length on debut at Ballinrobe in August, he was out of his depth when falling in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on his most recent outing. Starting off in handicap company now, he should be able to make an impact in a contest of this quality, while it's worth noting that his trainer has saddled three winners from just eight runners so far this year. Twice placed at this Co Westmeath venue last season, Lynchy Boy is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Redcliff Glen is another of interest. A runner-up on his penultimate start at Leopardstown, High Honour will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Naas if he is to feature, while Marelly, Fair Damsel and Falcon Park are other leading hopes.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.