1.10 3m. 27 Declared. Pertemps Network H'cap H'dle (Qualifier) of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Neil Ryan had a big day at Down Royal on Sunday when partnering a double and may be able to strike again here on FUTURUM REGEM. He gave Hugh Finegan's charge a well timed ride to get up late on at Navan ten days ago. That was over two-and-a-half miles and stepping up in trip can bring more improvement from the progressive five-year-old. Pour Pavore comes here on a hat-trick and has to be respected. He also got home in a tight finish at Clonmel but the front two pulled well clear then. He has to defy a 12lb hike now. At the top of the handicap Gentlemansgame has to be respected having been runner-up in two Grade 1 events last season. He has to give away chunks of weight on his return but is a classy performer.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (145 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.