8.10 1m. 6f. 30yds. 15 Declared. Killarney Grand Hotel H'cap of €11,000.00 3-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 Mark Nunan - UNANSWERED will be nap material for many and can take this before rolling on to Galway. Before his hurdles win at Punchestown, he won twice on the Flat and it’s likely that he’s still a nice bit ahead of the handicapper. He beat subsequent winner Harry’s Legacy over this trip on his latest Flat start at Gowran and even though he needs plenty of stoking along in the middle part of his races, the long straight in Killarney will give him plenty of time to pick up the leaders. Hurdles winner Walnut Beach is slowly coming down the ratings and Declan McDonogh takes over from an inexperienced apprentice. Sole three-year-old White Strand made a bright start in handicaps when second at Limerick but that form hasn’t really worked out and his stamina for an extra 3f is unproven. Ex-French Striking, a half-brother to smart jumper Supasundae, is one to note on handicap debut.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-70Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.