5.45 2m. 5f. 11yds. 19 Declared. Tote+ At tote.ie Galway Races M'dn H'dle of €12,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - It was only an ordinary bumper that LASPARAS won at Tramore last month but it was noteworthy how strong he was in the market on his first start since winning a 3m point-to-point on heavy ground last November. Paul Townend’s mount is selected to make a winning start over hurdles. Stablemate Rayapour, third on hurdles debut, was far from disgraced off a mark of 97 in the Ascot Stakes and this French Flat winner is a useful second string for Willie Mullins. True Faith was an expensive store and can build on his debut second at Kilbeggan while Lonesome Boatman looked ready for a step up in trip when fourth at Punchestown. Desir Du Large, who’s ridden by a red hot 7lb claimer, has a nice bit of experience and could also improve for going further.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs