5.00 2m. 4f. 15 Declared. Punchestown H'cap H'dle of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - HILLTOP SUPREME was brought down early in a chase last time and hopefully he’ll enjoy some better luck now. The Mr Dinos gelding won a similar event to this at Fairyhouse in January, belatedly getting off the mark on that occasion. There should be another success or two in the nine-year-old, and a five pound higher mark may make it manageable for at least one more win to be accomplished. Elsewhere and Four Horsemen looks the type to put in a strong challenge for Cork duo T J Nagle and Eoin Walsh. The Milan gelding hasn’t too many miles on the clock and improvement is clearly possible as he comes back in trip. With a big batch of handicap hurdle first-timers the market needs to be watched closely. The reserves would attract attention if getting their opportunity.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.