2.15 3m. 16 Declared. Irish Racing Industry Fundraiser Hcp Hdl of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - FENNO'S STORM has been hit with a 12lbs penalty for winning over course and distance recently but might defy the rise and win. A nine-time point-to-point and dual hunter chase winner, he made use of a low hurdle rating here recently while he was fairly laboured in winning, can still be relied upon to go well in this similar race, with his same rider able to utilise his full 7lbs claim today (he claimed 4lbs previously). Classic Concorde was a 27L winner of a handicap chase at Fairyhouse recently and was penalised 12lbs for that chase win. He had previously looked fairly exposed but did record a wide-margin success at Kilbeggan last year while he was unlucky not to win at Down Royal last November when incurring an injury jumping the final flight. Rudy Catrail is another interesting runner given how capable he is of winning from the front at this level. He disappointed on his latest chase run but has obvious claims on his best form. Live Every Day is 5lbs higher than when winning at Clonmel 33 days ago but can again get involved while Allbarone is reasonably interesting on handicap debut having finished second in an unplaced maiden at Wexford latest. Wherethewindsblow wasn't beaten far at Punchestown 17 days ago and can get involved if he continues to progress.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.