3.20 3m. 15 Declared. Guinness 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 - LORD GILLYGOOLEY was backed into favouritism and duly showed notable improvement when finishing third over 2m6f at Navan last weekend. That was a good effort on his first start since switching stables and Matt Smith now tries blinkers on the Scorpion gelding who might be able to defy the burden of 12st 2lb. The form of Trouble And Strife’s second at Kilbeggan will be put to the test in the first division and Jack Foley’s 7lb claim will be a big help to her chance. Celtic Dancer’s last hurdles run saw him finish fourth at Limerick and he’s another to be fitted with first-time blinkers while Outside The Door’s third at Down Royal on her penultimate start was her best run so far and proved her effectiveness over three miles.
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.