5.40 2m. 190yds. 14 Declared. Mallow H'cap H'dle (DIV I) of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - The winner of a point-to-point at Borris in April when in the care of Pat O'Rourke, DUE COURSE might be able to take this on his debut for new connections. The Sageburg six-year-old showed promise on the track at Ballinrobe last summer and was sold for 10,500 pounds after his point-to-point success. On his first start over flights since December of 2022, Slieve Bearnagh done well to win at Tramore last month and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. Flashthelights is another recent winner in the field and with Oran McGill taking off a valuable 7lb, he looks to have solid claims. Sean Aherne, who won this race 12-months ago, is represented by The Border Boy. An encouraging fifth at Tramore on his latest start, the Shirocco gelding is of definite interest, while others for the shortlist are top-weight Tipp For Mac and Garrett Ahern's Must Be Dreaming.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.