3.20 3m. 12 Declared. Devon Inn Hotel H'cap H'dle of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - John McConnell’s horses are in good order and STREETS OF DOYEN could give him another success here. Last time at Punchestown the selection raced towards the rear, and he was pushed along four out. He made some progress from the next, but was still only a moderate fourth at the last. From there the Doyen gelding stayed on strongly on the run-in to be a never nearer nose and a length off Gold Spread and Bread And Butter in third place. Upped three pounds for that effort, Streets Of Doyen should now be suited by going up to three miles. It would probably be best for the McConnell runner if the going doesn’t deteriorate too much. All the last time out winners, Premium Package, West Cork Wildway, Basil’s Boy and Metal Man are among the others that are worthy of attention.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 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 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.