3.00 2m. 6f. 11 Declared. Toals Phone Betting Available Hcap H'dle (DIV I) of €9,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - CAERLEON KATE could reward each-way support for local trainer Colin McBratney. She generally puts in her best work around these undulations and, indeed, her sole victory came here in a handicap hurdle over a similar trip in October 2018. Dylan Johnston's 7lb claim puts her on a weight that she can be competitive off in a weak race. Maureen's Star popped up off a lowly mark to land a handicap chase in Kilbeggan at the end of June, when nicely backed. She didn't cut much ice when racing over hurdles last August, but good ground is in her favour and she is the one horse arriving in form, so has to rate a danger. Top-weight Mary Of De Sorrows is a lightly-raced sort who can build upon her fifth place at Tipperary last month. Moyode Lady was heavily backed at Bellewstown, but didn't feature. Her form is on more testing ground, so it will be interesting to see if she is supported again. Lady Of The Sea can get involved with Eoin Walsh claiming a more than handy 7lb.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.