3.10 2m. 6f. 100yds. 25 Declared. Meath Farm Machinery H'cap H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It'll come as little surprise if something comes out of the woodwork in this big field, low grade handicap. GOLD HAVEN is one of the more obvious contenders and the five-year-old chestnut gets the nod with Danny Mullins booked to ride. She was just denied on her most recent visit to Proudstown Park and starts off now for Paul Flynn, fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Despite flopping badly at Leopardstown over Christmas, Arctic Ambition is given second preference. The eight-year-old will bid to exploit his lower hurdles mark and with Danny Gilligan taking a valuable 7lb off, he can be expected to go close. Top-weight Cave Court filled the runner-up spot on his handicap debut at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day and he'll be well-fancied to go a place better now. Dragon's Pass dead-heated at Fairyhouse last month and is sure to have plenty of supporters as she bids to defy a 6lb rise, while others for the shortlist in this competitive affair are Indie Belle (first time tongue-strap), Carrigeen Konini, Wa Wa and Legacy Of Dreams.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.