5.53 2m. 165yds. 12 Declared. Bank Of Ireland Brendan Maloney Mdn Hdle of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - After CRISTAL CLERE won on the Flat at Leopardstown for the second time in four days last year, owner-trainer John Nallen revealed that he had been jumping hurdles and fences at home, so there are few worries about him on that score as he starts out over flights. Runner-up in a Listed contest at Roscommon last month, he’s now rated 100 on the level and Rachael Blackmore can guide him to success here. Houlanbatordechais has been running in winter maidens and was a creditable sixth in a strong contest at Leopardstown last Christmas. He may well appreciate this drier surface. Frankendael, third to a subsequent winner over course and distance last month, looks the other main protagonist.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs