7.37 2m. 6f. 91yds. 13 Declared. Lodge At Ashford Castle (QR) H'cap H'dle of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - KING OF CONG obviously received a fair hike for a cosy success at Limerick eight days ago but may be able to strike again despite that 16lb rise. The Gamut gelding was a very easy winner when landing a gamble on his handicap debut and going up in trip could bring further improvement from the point-to-point graduate. Oneforgonzo was another wide-margin winner last time out and also has to be respected despite a 12lb rise for his Naas victory 15 days ago. Willie Mullins has set Onlyamatteroftime some stiff tasks since he joined the yard and he was well beaten in the Betfair Hurdle when last seen at Newbury in February. He could make more of an impression in this grade.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (109 = 12st 4lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs