3.43 2m. 4f. 50yds. 19 Declared. Easter Festival 3rd-5th April 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 Eamonn Murphy - Owners Gigginstown House Stud and Michael Daly are strong on numbers here, with three and two representatives respectively. John Ryan, trainer of the Daly duo, also has Rodgers Park and Presenting Bonnie in the mix, whilst Gordon Elliott fires more than one dart at the target as well, Direct Fire and Foxhole doing battle for the Cullentra House operator. Exultation begins for Lorna Fowler in this unplaced maiden hurdle, where an each-way interest in QUARRY GIRL mightn’t go astray. Looking at her form the daughter of Flemensfirth seems to be improving for the addition of a tongue-strap, and she also showed ability when second in a point-to-point. From the family of Grand National victor Ballabriggs, doubtless connections will be keen to get a win into her as soon as possible. You wouldn’t usually be fancying a 94-rated performer for a maiden hurdle at this time of year. This is weak though, and going back up in trip seems sure to suit the six-year-old.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards THAT AT ENTRY HAVE RUN AT LEAST THREE TIMES UNDER ANY N.H. RULES AND THAT AT DECLARATION HAVE NOT BEEN PLACED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACINGWeights - 5-y-o 11st 11lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs