2.30 2m. 4f. 15 Declared. M.J. Carroll ARRO H'cap H'dle of €22,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00 6th - €440.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - There was a lot to like about ALVARO's performance in the same grade at Killarney and he is taken to go one better. The six-year-old gelding contested an extended 2m6f handicap hurdle and challenged the winner from the second-last flight before going down by a short head. He has been placed in three of his last four runs. Nibblers Charm was a couple of places behind Alvaro in that aforementioned race and actually has winning form over this trip, so looks a player. Watch The Weather has been in terrific form with two victories and a runner-up spot posted since the start of August. This is a big step up in class, though. Auckland has had over two months off since a below-par run in Killarney and could bounce back. Downtown Queen and Son Of Hypnos will have their supporters. Jimmy Jimmy is returning off a long absence. Market support would be significant.
An extended handicap hurdle for five years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.