2.10 2m. 7f. 213yds. 22 Declared. Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £100,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €56,270.00 2nd - €21,200.00 3rd - €10,610.00 4th - €5,300.00 5th - €2,660.00 6th - €1,330.00 7th - €660.00 8th - €340.00
Formscan - The Irish have had somewhat of a stranglehold on this contest in recent years, with seven victories in the past eight renewals, which suggests that their stayers are slightly better handicapped when raiding these shores. Moreover, Gordon Elliott, who claimed the spoils between 2018-2020, warrants maximum respect in this event and CLEATUS POOLAW may further enhance his fine record. The six-year-old posted a solid second when qualifying at Naas last month and this point-to-point winner looks sure to relish his first attempt at this distance under Rules. The progressive Gaoth Chuil is also likely to prove popular after her close-up second at the Dublin Racing Festival. She is relatively unexposed over this trip and is feared most. Having fallen down to an attractive mark, Chantry House might be the pick of the home team in first-time blinkers. Cuthbert Dibble, who is chasing a four-timer, may not have finished improving.