5.30 2m. 160yds. 14 Declared. Fast Shipping Bellewstown H'cap H'dle of €40,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €23,600.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Five for Gordon Elliott, two for Henry de Bromhead and two for John McConnell in here. One would imagine that the Cullentra House team might carry off the main honours with that weight of numbers, and SILVER STAR gets the nod. The main reason for rowing in behind the French-bred grey is the fact that he’s had a recent run, finishing third behind Powerful Ted and Geolai in a mile and a half maiden at Fairyhouse in the middle of last month. Easy-to-back then, that effort should leave Silver Star set for a major assault on this contest. Ming Dynasty won this last year off a mark of 124. It’ll be more difficult for him here from a perch of 132. Razoul and Effernock Fizz (a former track and trip scorer) drop back from the graded company they kept last time with prospects. Poseidon is another to factor in.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 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 is 9st 12lbs Penalties - Handicapper.