12.55 2m. 3f. 80yds. 16 Declared. Old House, Kill H'cap H'dle (DIV II) 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 Michael Graham - TULLYVEERY LAD can grab his second handicap hurdle victory. He got off the mark over 2m4f at Gowran Park in October and was prominent for a long way before finishing a close fourth in Fairyhouse last month. That was the first time Darragh O'Keeffe got the leg up and he has been booked again. Auckland is a major player based on his runner-up finish in a big field over an extended 2m4f at this track in October. He travelled notably well that day before being outgunned in the closing stages. He would welcome the ground drying out a bit more. She's Commanche should be in the mix for prize money. Shantou Warrior is more than capable of bouncing back from a below-par effort when favourite in Fairyhouse.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.