3.30 1m. 20 Declared. Starlite Drive In Cinema At Naas H'cap (DIV I) of €10,000.00 3-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 Eamonn Murphy - HERE’S HOPING has finished eighth on his last four starts and he could do significantly better now. The patience of connections with the lightly raced six-year-old looks set to be rewarded at some stage, as the son of Elusive Pimpernel has been less than five lengths off the winner on his latest three appearances. Here’s Hoping ought to come on to some degree at least, from his seasonal return at Leopardstown just over a fortnight ago. That should put him bang there. He’s drawn out in eighteen alright but Ronan Whelan can overcome that negative. Hidden Spark begins for Ado McGuinness, whilst Dunum is likely better than he showed in three maiden starts. All told market movements need to be monitored closely.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbsPenalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.