2.15 2m. 5f. 12 Declared. John Kiely Special Recognition Hcap Hdle 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 Donal Murphy - Gordon Elliott looks to have found a good opportunity for ARCTIC AMBITION. Now rated 105 over the larger obstacles after a recent win at Thurles, his hurdles mark is all of 19lb lower. Successful on his most recent visit to Tramore, the seven-year-old should prove hard to beat. Getaway Abbey was a good third on testing ground at Limerick in March and she is given second preference with Kieran Buckley taking 5lb off. While her recent efforts weren't as encouraging, she may just need a good cut in the ground to be seen at her best. Ishan is an unexposed four-year-old with just five runs to her name and she is an interesting contender for Sam Curling. Carrigeen King came in for plenty of support prior to his run at Clonmel in March but could only manage a disappointing sixth. The Jim Dreaper trained six-year-old could give a good account of himself here, while others for the shortlist are recent Limerick runner-up Cheerful Chap and the Ken Budds-trained Esthers Marvel.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.