5.45 2m. 4f. 8 Declared. WTW Willis (Ladies) H'cap H'dle 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 - With Hannah Phillips again on board, ROSE BOUM is the selection. A runner-up over the course and distance in May, the locally trained five-year-old was since guided by Phillips to a breakthrough win at Punchestown, and went up just 3lb for the success. A close third in that Punchestown heat, it'll come as no surprise if the Philip Rothwell-trained Warm In Gorey manages to reverse the form. The Wicklow handler is also represented by To The Wire, with this unexposed point-to-point winner capable of making an impact. Placed five times since a surprise win on debut, Mi Lucky Cailin is another for the shortlist, while Ladiam and Knockraha Eagle are others sure to have plenty of supporters in this competitive affair.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 12st)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Professional Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 20th July). 2. Lady Riders who hold a Professional Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in hurdle races issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 20th July). 3. Lady Riders who hold a Qualified Riders Permit Category ''C'' to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in hurdle races against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race. Allowances - (up to and including 20th July and which are not cumulative). Riders who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed..........7lb; Riders who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb; Riders who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.