6.00 2m. 6f. 22yds. 14 Declared. BoyleSports (Mares) H'cap H'dle of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - TUNE THE CHELLO's September course and distance win is a stand-out piece of form and can win on reappearance. From a staying family, TUNE THE CHELLO showed plenty last summer, with her CD win being notable in that she beat Cheltenham winner Mrs Milner into third place, while the runner-up won next-time-out, beating subsequent Grade 1 winner Belfast Banter. TUNE THE CHELLO pulled up having 'never travelled', at Killarney in October but reappears on suitable ground and represents a yard doing quite well. Minx Tiara was a useful hurdler and showed smart ability in two chase runs. She hasn't an official chase rating as yet and is surely a better chaser than hurdler but reverting to her hurdles mark of 119 is interesting. Norwigi looks the type to win from her 113 rating and is interesting stepping up in trip for handicap debut. Regina Dracones ran well in a big-field Fairyhouse handicap 12 days ago and has claims despite racing from a career high mark. Ciao Bella ran well enough from her rating recently and is ridden by a 5lbs claimer while Daphne Moon steps up from a maiden win last time (beating Robyndeglory) and should stay this trip. Lunch In Adare was behind Minx Tiara at Limerick latest and while pulled up on her last two hurdles, has won over hurdles in the past and can prove competitive.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (123 = 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.