12.35 2m. 4f. 19 Declared. lrish Daily Star Christmas Hcap Hdle of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - UNANSWERED was a cosy winner over in Cheltenham last month and still remains fairly unexposed over hurdles. The Intello gelding quickened away in good style late on then and there could still be a bit to work with despite rising to a mark of 113. He encounters softer ground now but did run well on the Flat at the Curragh in testing conditions. Luimneach is another who could be capable of a bit of further improvement after his maiden hurdle win at Limerick last time and is one for the shortlist as well. Sam's Choice has some fairly solid maiden form and could make a bid despite having to shoulder top-weight on his handicap debut.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-116Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.