5.42 2m. 2f. 188yds. 16 Declared. Glenary H'cap H'dle (DIV II) 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 Gary Carson - ODE TO JOY kept on nicely on his handicap debut at Naas earlier in the month and may be able to strike now. The Elusive Pimpernel gelding came from the rear when finishing fourth to Rathbawn Soldier and going up slightly in trip now should benefit him. Spellacy’s Cross returns from a little break and looks well in compared to his chase mark, which is 18lb higher. He has to be respected, particularly as he won twice at this course in the autumn. Opposite Ends was a solid third behind easy winner Courtbrack Boy here last month and is another that has to come into calculations.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.