7.05 3m. 1f. 11 Declared. www.McHale.net H'cap H'dle 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 Michael Graham - MAXXUM is less exposed than most as he steps up in trip. He won a maiden hurdle at Clonmel in March and was competing in a higher grade than this when fifth at Cork on his last start. Key Commander was brought down at the third last over a similar trip in Kilbeggan when still in touch. He looks one of the more likely threats. Birdie Blitz has the ability to get involved for Aidan Howard and Simon Torrens. Costalita has a shot at prize money. Glenabo Bridge kept on well to be a close fourth in Downpatrick over a shorter trip. He has winning form over an extended 3m which would stand him in good stead for this assignment, however, he was due to contest the 7.20 in Ballinrobe on Monday evening.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.