12.45 1m. 7f. 151yds. 18 Declared. Naas M'dn H'dle of €12,000.00 4-y-o
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - ZOFFANIEN has run to a similar level in all three starts over hurdles and might put his experience to good use against some interesting jumping debutants. Denis Hogan’s charge won a couple of times over middle distances on the Flat in France and stayed on quite well to be placed for the second time in this sphere at Punchestown last time, with Colthor over three lengths behind him. Persia was Group 3-placed on the level and reached a mark of 100, so he’s clearly one to consider starting out over obstacles in a first-time tongue tie. Showbusiness reached the frame in two runs on the Flat in France over 12f and starts out for powerful connections here, while Sheer Bravado was a progressive handicapper for Jim Bolger and is another to note on his hurdling bow. Fairyhouse runner-up Toughari is rated a few pounds lower than the selection but has every chance of being in the money.
A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 9lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs