Thursday 16 February · Clonmel, Eire
14:50 Minorstown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1)
- Distance
- 2m 0f 0y
- Going
- Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 10000
- Runners
- 15
Race preview
Experienced pointer FIERY BROWN bumped into a well handicapped winner on handicap debut last month. She should cope with a 2lb rise with today's rider claiming 5lb, against 4lb at Limerick, and has form on a sound surface. I Sea The Moon was pulled up on her 409-days reappearance in December but should improve. She notably finished second to a horse now rated 42lb higher over today's course and distance in October 2021. Warm In Gorey ran well over C&D in December but was well held on a recent outing and runs in a first-time tongue-tie. April point-to-point winner Getaway Train's hurdles form is underwhelming but can benefit from a recent handicap debut. Banada Bride disappointed on a recent run but had previously shown form at this level. Bumper-placed Magic Conqueror contests her first handicap while Mahlers Cove runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Lakomet Of Saints was eased at Tramore, when beaten 75 lengths.