2.05 1m. 7f. 101yds. 15 Declared. Horse & Jockey H'cap H'dle of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - WESTERN SEA has won a couple here and off a low weight may be able to strike again. Ross O'Sullivan is enjoying a fine season and this Westerner gelding won off a 3lb higher mark over fences here last month. He had also won a handicap hurdle here a few years ago over two miles and it looks an obvious move to try him again over timber as he now enjoys a 7lb lower mark in this sphere. The Greek won a competitive contest at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day and despite a 7lb rise for that the consistent gelding could be a danger. Cregane Ned has been knocking on the door and is another that has to come into calculations.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs 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.