4.30 2m. 150yds. 20 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - HALLOWED STAR was a very easy winner of a maiden hurdle at Roscommon and may be able to defy topweight. Although he disappointed on handicap debut at Punchestown, the Sea The Stars gelding impressed last time and a 5lb hike looks fair with ground conditions set to be in his favour. Nibiru caught the eye when second on the Flat here on the opening day. That was his first start since January and he could be on a nice mark back over hurdles after coming down 9lb since first assessed in this sphere. Union Park bolted up last week at Ballinrobe and is another to consider along with the progressive Good World. Handicap first-timers Nazine and Say It Ain’t So were both successful in maidens and have to enter calculations as well in a competitive heat.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 12lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs 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.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 26th July) 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