5.45 2m. 13 Declared. Mahon Hospitality Group H'cap H'dle (DIV I) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - DARKENED might be able to take this for trainer/rider Denis Hogan. The son of Dark Angel was a close-up fourth to Gendarme on his last try over hurdles, with four subsequent winners emerging from that race. He since failed to make a significant impact on the level at Killarney and Galway respectively, but back over flights now a bold bid looks likely. Withallduerespect is given second preference with Mike O'Connor taking seven pounds off. She was right in the mix when veering left and losing significant ground after the last on her most recent start at Downpatrick. She eventually finished third at the northern venue and with a smoother passage now she can be expected to go close. A case can be made for plenty of others in this competitive contest. Tagg's Island is an interesting contender on his first start for Barry Fitzgerald, while dual winner All The Angels (first time blinkers), handicap debutant Clarens and top-weight Broken Ice are all sure to have their supporters.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.