5.10 3m. 180yds. 7 Declared. Forever Equestrian Clothing Novice H'dle of €11,500.00 5-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 - This looks a nice opportunity for METICULOUS who sets a clear standard off a mark of 131. The Fame And Glory gelding had some solid hurdles form before getting off the mark in fine style at Cork last month. It remains to be seen if he warrants a high enough rating but he should have enough to account for these rivals. Face The Odds still has a bit to find despite getting half a stone off the selection. He ran a solid race back over timber at Punchestown last time and could be the one to give him most to do. Shanavoun Lady won her maiden hurdle here in April before a decent enough effort over fences at this venue last time. She also has to come into calculations.
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle raceWeights - 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extraRiders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)