3.15 2m. 5f. 18 Declared. John Thomas McNamara Series (QR) Hcp Hdl of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Three last time out scorers line up here and it might not be a bad idea to focus in on Spancil Hill, Vipers Nest and BALLYSHANNON ROSE. Vipers Nest scored over this track and trip a fortnight back and he’s off a five pound higher mark now for beating Glenabo Bridge (in opposition again) by half a length. Spancil Hill triumphed over fences at Clonmel 19 days back. His rating of 95 here, compares favourably to 105 for his chasing endeavours. Ballyshannon Rose got 8Ibs for a nice success at Thurles last Thursday and has to be of interest now shouldering a mandatory five pound penalty. Aaron Fahey is up to help with his two pound claim, and a progressive and in-form mare like the selection is always easy to row in behind.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 4lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th November) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing