3.00 2m. 1f. 165yds. 8 Declared. Racing TV H'cap H'dle 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 - Mark McNiff's FASSBENDER loves racing in Downpatrick and won this race a couple of years ago. Philip Byrnes' 5lb claim could see him post his third victory at this track. He has been placed on his last two outings here and Byrnes looks good value for his claim in riding for the most part for his father Charles Byrnes. In For The Night stepped up on previous efforts when a close second in Navan. He stayed on well up the stiff hill which bodes well for this longer trip. Always Force It was a never nearer fifth in the same Navan race and is likely to improve upon that finish. Philip Rothwell is having an excellent season and his Cullenwaine should be in the mix for prize money while Skip Mahler performed creditably in third at Sligo in August, but would prefer 'good' in the going description.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.