5.00 2m. 1f. 195yds. 7 Declared. Foley's Bar & Off Licence Rated Nov Hdle of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Dual bumper winner THE LITTLE YANK took an age to get his head in front over hurdles before making the breakthrough at Ballinrobe last month. He followed that with a very good run in third behind Arcadian Sunrise in a competitive Galway handicap and, with his rider claiming a valuable 7lbs, he can gain a second win over flights. Stablemate Ferdia found Listed company too hot to handle at Ballybrit but drops in class and gives John Ryan a strong hand here. Cousin Harry, third to Arcadian Sunrise at Punchestown in May, would have a good chance at the weights on that form but he’s been below par in his last two outings. Mars Harper, well behind the selection at Ballinrobe, faces a stiff task unless cheekpieces spark a better performance while maiden winners Hidden Land and Voice Of Hope will have to step up again but are open to improvement
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 110 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 111-125)Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 11lbsPenalties - Performances before 29th July - for every 1lb above the rating of 110 1lb extra On or after 29th July - for each hurdle race won 5lb extra