4.18 2m. 5f. 180yds. 11 Declared. Randox M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - STEP OUT has finished runner-up in all three completed starts over hurdles and is very familiar with this undulating circuit. Stuart Crawford's five-year-old was twice beaten by Gordon Elliott-trained rivals here in May and again emerged with credit when headed in the closing stages at Perth last month. He steps back up in trip and may be able to see off Elliott's representative The Mediator who has plenty of hurdling experience and is likely to appreciate this test of stamina having performed well in a 2m Flat handicap at Galway. Eco Pete chased home a subsequent improver here in April while his former stablemate Intense Approach was still in contention when coming down two out at Bellewstown. %0A%0A
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs