4.23 2m. 88yds. 14 Declared. Connolly's RED MILLS Ladies H'cap H'dle of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - It isn't hard to see PORT RASHID running well for father and daughter Timothy and Jody Townend. The veteran won this race last year and is only 1lb higher in the weights this time. He should be ripe for this assignment after a plugging-on fourth over fences here just over a week ago. He also won this race back in 2020 and another bold bid looks more than likely. Robindevidastar has every chance of getting his turn. He comes into this race in the best form by some way courtesy of a pair of runner-up berths at Fairyhouse and Clonmel. Star Official's fourth place at Naas came in a much higher grade, so his chance has to be respected. Lake Chad is another that ought to be in the mix.
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 - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 18th February) 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in hurdle races issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 18th February) 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in hurdle races against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race. Allowances - (up to and including 18th February and which are not cumulative) Riders who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed..........7lb Riders who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Riders who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing