8.15 2m. 4f. 16 Declared. Rathkenny H'cap H'dle (DIV II) 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 Mark Nunan - PUNTERS POET had a few good runs at Dundalk over the winter and got off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last month. His latest fourth in a big field at Punchestown was another solid effort and he can deliver for his respected local trainer. Fredastare was a place behind the selection last time and this lightly- raced type is still open to improvement, while Tipperary third An Droichead Eile may be suited by going back up in trip and has a good 5lb claimer in the saddle. Stilyker went close in a maiden at Kilbeggan in April and is a handicap first-timer to note along with Champagne Izzy, who showed glimmers of ability for her powerful yard in winter maidens. Getting any sort of win will be important for the well-bred Lily Light Foot, and last month's fourth in first-time headgear, which is retained here, was her best run over hurdles so far. %0A
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.