4.00 1m. 6f. 23 Declared. Extra Place Races At Novibet H'cap of €11,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - DARRABY looks worth a crack at this longer trip after keeping on for third over 1m4f at this track and at Gowran Park in better-class races. He enjoys deep ground as his sole success came on soft to heavy at Roscommon in May. He has an each-way chance. Secret Secret is clearly the horse to beat after landing a gamble in comprehensive fashion at Navan last week. He shot to the front and drew nine lengths clear at the line to earn a hike of 18lb. Trip and ground are fine. This is tougher, but he could still be ahead of the handicapper. Final Endeavour won over 1m4f at this venue and a 4lb rise doesn't look excessive. Kashi is interesting with a victory and two runner-up spots in his last three appearances over hurdles. He has been off since May, but reverts to the Flat off an appealing mark. Make Good was more than useful when last seen over hurdles almost two years ago. He has switched to Shane Crawley and is worth keeping an eye on in the market. Tronador and Unanswered could both be lively.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (75 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.