2.20 2m. 160yds. 9 Declared. Galway 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 Mark Nunan - This ordinary handicap revolves around FUTURE ROMANCE who looks thrown in here on an opening mark of 86. Aidan Howard’s mare got her rating over hurdles before showing improvement on the Flat and, after winning her two starts on the level this year over 1m4f at Tipperary, she’s now on a perch of 68 on the level. Whatever system people use to compare ratings in the two disciplines, there would be near unanimity that the 5-year-old is very well treated and she handles easy ground. The selection is one of three JP McManus-owned contenders with last year’s winner Fair Minded another of those. She’s only 2lb higher now after being below-par so far this year and her trainer was amongst the winners last week. Dual chase winner Impressive Duke nearly landed a gamble in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel a couple of years ago and has been lightly-raced since. He’s fitted with first-time cheekpieces and is one that could come alive in the market. Similar comments apply to Shane Crawley’s handicap first-timers Beatty Trix and Argenta.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.