8.00 3m. 116yds. 13 Declared. QuinnBet H'cap H'dle of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - While he steps into uncharted territory trip wise, COMO PARK is the suggestion in this competitive affair. A bit disappointing on his first few tries over flights, he made the breakthrough at Cork in November and has performed with credit in good quality contests since. Last seen finishing a fine fourth of 23 at the Punchestown Festival, he is tried over three-miles for the first time now. Second and third to So They Tell Me at Punchestown last month, Donkey Years and Everglow both look the have strong claims. On what was his debut for Ian Donoghue, the latter ran with plenty of credit on his first start since December, and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a few places better here. Beaten by just a nose at Kilbeggan last month, Donacheady Gale is sure to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist are Getaway Charlie, Club Manager and top-weight Dollar Value.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.