2.55 2m. 16 Declared. Leugh H'cap H'dle of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - DOWNTHECELLAR was let down by his jumping when second to the in-form Coolnacritta at Tramore a week ago but gets another chance to make the most of his low rating over hurdles. The four-time chase winner is due to go up 3lb in future but can race off the same mark here and if he’s a bit more fluent over the smaller obstacles he should take all the beating. Frisco Queen caught the attention of the stewards when sixth in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in the spring and filled the same position on handicap bow at Cork. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see her get competitive while easy Kilbeggan winner Berliet Express wasn’t beaten far off his revised mark on his latest hurdles outing and is another for the shortlist. Aubretia and Sweet Justice are closely matched on Down Royal form behind subsequent handicap winner Mighty Meggsie and are a couple of handicap first-timers to note.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.