1.45 2m. 3f. 19yds. 14 Declared. Ryans Cleaning, Disinfecting H'cap H'dle 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 Donal Murphy - Ray Cody and Jack Foley might be able to strike here with FANCY A COSMOS. The pair have successfully combined in the last few weeks, winning with Bell Ex One at Listowel and Tullyveery Lad at Gowran. The selection has been placed on his last three starts and makes his debut in handicap company now. Balkito is another interesting handicap debutant in the line-up. He was a solid fourth on his penultimate outing at Fairyhouse and while he disappointed on his latest start, it'll come as little surprise if he manages to bounce back here. Perry Owens was a fine third in the Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel and the Noel Meade trained gelding is given second preference. He has a course win to his name and should appreciate this step-up in trip. Son Of Hypnos was seventh in the Lartigue and he warrants respect with Jordan Gainford aboard, while others for the shortlist in this competitive contest are Punters Poet, Rough Terrain (failed to land a gamble on his last start) and Tipperary winner Present Road.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 12lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.