2.40 3m. 22 Declared. William Fry H'cap H'dle (Grade B) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - This is a significant step up in class now for the in-form mare BALLYSHANNON ROSE but she looks to be on a steep upward curve and may be able to bag this big pot. Paul Fahey's charge started off winning a handicap at Thurles off a mark of 87 and now races off a mark 42lb higher having completed a four-timer in fine style at Fairyhouse last month. The daughter of Doyen looked to win with a nice bit in hand then and is proven on this ground and over the trip. Damalisque got 12lb for his impressive victory in a competitive Grade B contest at Navan nine days ago. He looked good value for that rise then and has to be a leading player here. The Jam Man is a classy sort and probably isn't badly treated off a mark of 143 over timber. He could be another to get involved at the business end. Willie Mullins runs six and it's interesting that Paul Townend sides with Koshari, who made a winning return from a long absence at Cork last month. He has to defy a 9lb rise for that win.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 24th January 2021Weights - 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 or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.