4.52 2m. 3f. 100yds. 17 Declared. Ladbrokes Play '1-2-Free' H'cap H'dle (DIV II) 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 - This looks even more competitive than the first divide, with the vast majority of these still yet to taste success. While a beaten favourite on her last start, BIRDSANDTHEBEES might be able to redeem herself. A sister to well-regarded point-to-point winner Shuffle The Deck, she has some solid efforts to her name and will be aided by the 7lb claim of capable conditional Peter Smithers. Trained by the shrewd Martin Brassil, a tongue-strap and cheekpieces might bring about some improvement in Il Silenzo. As the only two winners in the line-up, Shean Glory and Flashthelights warrant respect, while others for the shortlist are Papa Barns, Toor Moon, Its Not Over Yet and Ixigreczed (first time hood).
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.Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)