5.50 3m. 14 Declared. Think Print & Design H'cap H'dle of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It might be worth taking a chance on DICEBOX in this competitive contest. His trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon had a week to remember at Galway and his horses are clearly in fine form, with two also hitting the crossbar at Roscommon on Tuesday. The selection won a bumper at Killarney last summer and ran a nice race on his handicap debut at Limerick recently. He steps-up in trip now to three miles and with Jordan Gainford aboard, a bold bid looks likely. Successful at Kilbeggan in June, Killinure Lass is given second preference. The five-year-old did disappoint on her next start at Tipperary but bounced back to form when second most recently. A comfortable winner at Roscommon last month, Well Polly is sure to have plenty of supporters and she may very well follow-up with Rachael Blackmore booked to ride. Naturally Blond was an easy winner at Killarney last month but has never managed to follow-up after previous wins and looks opposable. Roped In, Rose Mahler and Good Man Turk (first time hood) are other leading contenders.
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.