3.15 2m. 11 Declared. Southampton Goodwill Plate H'cap H'dle of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - A dual winner on the Flat, the Tony Mullins-trained OAKLEY can register a first success over hurdles. Having shown a hint of ability in his qualifying runs, the six-year-old was sent off a well backed 7/2f on his handicap debut at Tipperary in May. Leading after three out, a bad mistake at the penultimate flight saw him lose all chance. Despite that, the son of Protectionist kept on to finish a respectable fifth. With a better round of jumping, the gelding should have too much class for this grade. Twice successful over hurdles this season, Flashthelights has to be of interest for trainer Noel Kelly. The eight-year-old makes the long trek down from County Derry so is clearly fancied by connections. Locally trained Tipp For Mac has yet to win a race but is a consistent horse who should at least reach the frame.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.