3.15 2m. 3f. 70yds. 10 Declared. Franco Hughes Bookmakers Novice Hcp Hdle 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 Mark Nunan - THREE IN A ROW might provide veteran trainer Arthur Moore with a winner. The Flemensfirth gelding has run two solid races in handicaps at this track, most recently when fifth in a big field over this trip. He’s slightly up in grade on this occasion but has scope for improvement and may be able to cope with the rise in class. Iron Allen was a maiden winner over course and distance before Christmas and the runner-up has performed well in handicaps since then. Not seen since running over fences at Cork in January, he could be on a decent mark if he’s on top of his game after that lay-off. Downtherefordancin went close over 2m4f at Punchestown in October. He’s another coming into this off a break but would have claims if returning to his best.%0A
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109 that have not won a hurdle race before 30th April 2023Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.