2.50 2m. 130yds. 11 Declared. SIS Supporting Irish Racing H'cap H'dle of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - After landing a maiden on hurdling debut, TORQUAY ROAD struggled in handicaps last year but a sizeable drop in the ratings has enabled him to be competitive recently and he was back to winning ways at Sligo in August. He's effectively off the same mark with a good 7lb claimer taking the mount and drying ground will suit. He won over a bit further last time and that stamina will be important at this venue. Harpy Eagle was placed in a pair of good-ground maidens and is of interest on handicap debut along with Zaryagle who showed ability on his penultimate start at Roscommon. Moulane West is held by the selection on Sligo running but has place claims.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.