7.00 2m. 4f. 110yds. 14 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle (DIV I) of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - THE MASS PATH looks the safest option in this weak affair. A close third at Limerick on his penultimate start, he again had to settle for minor honours when tried over fences at Clonmel last month. Returning to the smaller obstacles now, he can be expected to go close. The subject of strong market support, Moneynabane disappointed on his debut for Ian Donoghue at Downpatrick last month. Successful at the northern venue in October, the Doyen six-year-old is capable of making an impact. A good third of 17 on his second try in handicap company at Punchestown, Kalaroun is a leading contender for the father and son team of Conor and Charlie O'Dwyer. Former Ballydoyle inmate Cape Bridgewater is another of interest on his handicap debut, while Lucky Storm, On My Bike and Boskill Borden (first time blinkers) all warrant respect.
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.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 2nd 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 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing