6.00 2m. 4f. 4 Declared. Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hdle (Grade 1) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - As with many National Hunt handlers at this time of year Henry de Bromhead has expressed nervousness, coming as we do to the end of the season, but all fans will hope that BOB OLINGER can replicate something like his Cheltenham level of brilliance. Home reports suggest that the Sholokhov gelding has taken that effort very much in his stride, and from the point of view of freshness it’s encouraging to hear that he’s happily enjoyed a trip to the beach lately. Gaillard Du Mesnil chased home Bob Olinger at a distance of seven and a half lengths in the Ballymore, and the Grade One scorer looks set to play a similar part now. Ashdale Bob fell early when the selection won the Grade One Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle back in January. His connections will be hopeful that another nice slice of spring festival prize-money is coming their way, after his Fairyhouse win.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs