3.40 2m. 40yds. 25 Declared. Specialist Group H'cap H'dle of €20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BY YOUR SIDE is an each-way option in this deep field. Gordon Elliott's charge was rewarded for a string of consistent efforts when getting off the mark over hurdles at Naas last month. He was then a fair third in a Cheltenham handicap hurdle last week off a mark of 120. He races off 114 here and Danny Gilligan takes 7lb off his back. Broomfield Bijou was an unlucky second in Navan last month, but rectified that with a wide-margin success at Ballinrobe. Aslukwoodhavit cruised home in a Tramore maiden hurdle and is one to note on handicap debut. Feu Du Bresil is getting the hang of things and can have a say after winning in Clonmel. Clever Currency made all in Leopardstown and could be dangerous if given too much rope. Golf Marin made the breakthrough in Fairyhouse and could build upon that. Figaroc and Ifiwerearichman are others to consider.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 88-123Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.