3.20 2m. 4f. 14 Declared. Holden Plant Rentals 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 Gary Carson - A step up in trip looked like it would suit BALTIMORE BUCKO last time and he may be able to make a little bit of history here for American trainer Keri Brion. The Sholokhov gelding has been third on both his outings this season and stuck on nicely behind Capilano Bridge last time. He remains on the same mark today. Street Value bids for a hat-trick and has to defy a 11lb hike for his victory over course and distance in late January. This looks a tougher task now but he is a progressive horse and has to be respected despite his rise up the handicap. Burlesque Queen won a competitive handicap at Leopardstown over Christmas but this deeper ground now would be a concern for a small mare.%0A
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (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.