4.00 2m. 4f. 12 Declared. Racing Behind Closed Doors H'cap H'dle (DIV II) 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 Tom Weekes - NORTHERN LOVE is absent for 272 days but can win this from top weight. He showed little in three maiden hurdles but caused a 20/1 upset on handicap debut at Limerick last Christmas and is now a proven performer in this grade, over this trip and on testing ground. His lack of a recent outing certainly isn't ideal but his local trainer targets this meeting. Midlands Millie herself hasn't raced since February but she too can run well. She is also well proven in this grade, goes well on testing ground and is, generally, a consistent performer. Westernerona wasn't beaten too far latest but could prefer a sound surface while Cluan Dara has been chasing recently but has won just once in 39 starts and might ideally prefer a longer trip. Knockraha Boss, an 11yo, is proven in this grade and on testing ground and wasn't beaten too far here on Sunday. %0A
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.