4.15 2m. 3f. 165yds. 16 Declared. Support Irish Injured Jockeys H'cap Hdle of €11,000.00 4-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 Alan Magee - BARNCROFT filled third spot last time behind Routine Excellence in a maiden over a similar trip at Naas before Christmas. That form is red hot in the context of this race as the winner, second and fifth have all won since while Bonnie Kellie, who was close up when falling at the last, has also won a Punchestown handicap hurdle in good style. Gordon Elliott now fits cheek pieces on the light-raced son of Getaway and Richie Condon claims a valuable 7lb. Dancing Jeremy showed promise for John Ryan when second in a Galway handicap over a similar trip and following an absence of over a year, he bolting up for the Coopers in a beginners chase at Cork last month. A mark of 98 appeals considering he has been reassessed to 110 over fences. Better Times Ahead and Rebellious Gale have very similar profiles showing promise in two-mile maiden hurdles and any market support would be significant switching to handicap company. Endlessly, Difficult Decision and Magnor Glory are others to note.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.