3.10 1m. 7f. 188yds. 18 Declared. Boomerang Shavings & Horse 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 Tom Weekes - MATER MATUTA is winless in 10 hurdle runs but has won on the flat in the past and is in good form. She has 4.75L to find with Lesssaidthebetter on a recent CD run but meets that rival 6lbs better off (including jockey claims) and is a consistent performer. Lesssaidthebetter hasn't won in 15 runs but also has obvious claims. Peace Party has won once from 24 runs and ran a good race behind a nicely handicapped winner at Limerick. Tiantu is a better chaser than hurdler, highlighted by a 15lbs official ratings difference, and while pulled up on his latest chase start, will prefer today's good ground. His first-time blinkers could also improve him considerably. Hophornbeam has bits of useful form but might find a few too strong while Mist On The Bog was well held on a CD recent run. Sienne D'or showed some improvement on a recent run here.
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.