3.20 2m. 1f. 100yds. 12 Declared. ITBA Supp. Northern Breeders (M) Hcp Hdl of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - The colours of County Waterford owner Diarmuid Horgan were carried to a Grade One second placing at Punchestown last week courtesy of Ashdale Bob, and the green and black stars are set for another prominent showing here on DREAMINGANDHOPING. The Shirocco mare did the business at Ballinrobe three weeks back, and she could make a successful handicap debut now. That 109 mark looks workable, particularly when you factor in Mike O’Connor’s presence up top with his seven pound claim. Another sampling their initial taste of handicap fare, Highstreet Roller, is among the others that need to be factored in. Bellaney Gem and Paula’s Prayer are two in good form that will justifiably be on all short lists.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (109 = 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.