2.00 2m. 2f. 12 Declared. Randox Health 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 Michael Graham - INISHBEL could be worth chancing on seasonal reappearance. Her form in Downpatrick reads 213 with the victory coming in a mares' maiden hurdle over a similar trip in July last year. Sean O'Keeffe, who has been among the winners recently, takes 5lb off her back and this trip and ground look ideal. The concern is that she has been off since October. Kilmurry has to enter the equation after a decent second at this track in March, when 10 lengths clear of the third. That was his best effort in eight races to date. The fifth home in that race, Bread And Butter, has since gone in twice to boost Kilmurry's chances. If the ground remains good, though, that would temper enthusiasm in his chance as he has been extensively campaigned on rain-softened ground. Insane Bolt and So Near So Farhh appear best of the rest.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102 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.