1.08 3m. 60yds. 23 Declared. Bective Stud H'cap H'dle (Grade B) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - This looks wide open and COVENTRY may be worth a shot off a nice low weight. The Paul Nolan-trained gelding was staying on well to the line when just failing by a head to peg back Jiving Jerry at Galway on his last outing. That was over two-miles-six and he looks like he should stay three miles now. Connections try cheekpieces which could conjure a bit of improvement also. Gordon Elliott saddles seven and Sassy Yet Classy, a good winner at Punchestown last time, could be a big player again. She got an 8lb rise for her victory 20 days ago but James O'Sullivan takes a useful 5lb off now to offset most of that. Willie Mullins has four in the field and Burning Victory is one to note on her return to hurdling. The Nathaniel mare was last seen running a cracker to finish second to Buzz in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket. The 2020 Triumph Hurdle winner hadn't been disgraced when seventh in the Galway Hurdle on her previous outing.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 21st November 2021Weights - 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 or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.