3.17 2m. 10 Declared. Support Patrickswell GAA Opp. H'cap Hdle (DIV II) 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 Michael Graham - CAOIMHES PET looks the part. She was well backed in a big field at Punchestown and travelled into contention before blundering at the penultimate flight. Jockey Gary Noonan performed wonders to maintain the partnership and his mount soon went for home. Perhaps those exertions told as she was picked off at the last and came in second. She actually races off 1lb lower as Noonan is able to claim 4lb under the conditions of this race. Pont Audemer has finished unplaced in four races to date, however, he was noted keeping on in a higher grade over CD last month. The form of Gavin Cromwell's stable means that he should be considered. Fons Vivus disappointed on her last start in Tramore. She takes quite a drop in trip, but is more than capable of racing off the front so could go well for some way. Fiery Brown had little chance behind a 1/10 favourite in a mares' maiden hurdle at Punchestown, but did come in a remote second.
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 Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 27th January) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing