3.25 2m. 4f. 8 Declared. M.J. Carroll ARRO H'cap H'dle of €22,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €13,500.00 2nd - €4,500.00 3rd - €2,250.00 4th - €1,125.00 5th - €675.00 6th - €450.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Successful in this very race 12 months ago, GOLD SPEED is the selection. Seen just once since that triumph, the now 11-year-old had a pipe-opener at Killarney last month and is sure to come on plenty for that effort. Toto Too and Champella were third and fourth in that Killarney contest and they both look to have solid claims, with the former tried in first time cheekpieces. The same headgear worked the oracle on Barry Lydon when he readily accounted for his rivals at Bellewstown last month. The subject of good market support on that occasion, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. Handicap debutant Brilliant Light is an interesting contender after making the breakthrough at Worcester recently, while Ballywilliam Boy, who was third over the course and distance on Thursday, and dual UK winner Dream In The Park are others of interest.
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.