2.20 2m. 4f. 11 Declared. Punchestown Onwards (Mares) H'cap H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Progressive mare EXIT TO THE WEST can successfully revert to hurdles and win. She has shown good improvement in recent months and having won a beginners chase easily at Cork earlier this month, reverts to hurdles from a mark of 104, which is 12lbs below her chase rating, with trip and ground very much in her favour. Klassy Kay got off the mark on the 13th attempt when winning an ordinary handicap on debut for Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse in November but was hit with an overly-harsh looking 15lbs hike for that 2.5L win. She was since a solid enough third at Clonmel in December and while she has obvious claims from a 1lb higher mark today, doesn't look ahead of the handicapper. Alohamora ran a solid race over today's trip when third at Limerick over Christmas and can get involved while Lauderdale Lady has been running well from similar ratings in recent times and can get involved for the placings. Amor Verdadero hasn't won since July 2019 but has also been running well in defeat and has place claims.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (116 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.