2.20 2m. 19 Declared. Spinal Injuries Ireland H'cap H'dle of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - ETHICAL DIAMOND is a useful sort on the Flat and may now open his account over hurdles switching to handicap company after a break of six months and fitted with a hood for the first time. He was bought for 320,000 guineas after winning a Limerick maiden and only gave best in the closing stages last time when placed in a 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot. Enniskerry had Suprise Package three lengths behind when runner-up to UK raider Washington in a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse, while Batman Girac was highly tried last season and may benefit from this switch to a handicap. Special Cadeau has shown promise in maidens while Pinot Gris, Lieber Nicc and Cheltenham Festival winner Lark In The Mornin are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (145 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - 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.