2.38 2m. 4f. 70yds. 14 Declared. FormaHoof 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 - MASTER ARTIST might follow up his recent Cork success on suitably drying ground. MASTER ARTIST showed good form last summer and having gained his first win at Cork this month, can cope with his 6lbs hike and win this competitive contest. Priory Park has shown ability in his three maiden hurdles and while he disappointed when a well-backed beaten favourite at Clonmel in March, he meets dry ground for the first time today, which could well bring about improvement on handicap debut. Awkwafina's hurdles form has been on heavy ground but has previous flat form on good and can get involved today, having run well at Limerick latest. Justbecool showed improved form in a first-time tongue-tie at Downpatrick last month and has his chance but has a 3lbs higher mark today. Room To Roam has won just once from 26 hurdle starts but is capable at this level and comes here following a good flat effort.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (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.