5.00 2m. 5 Declared. Ian Smith Memorial (Pro-Am)INH Flat Race of €10,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - JERSEY DES BROSSES ran a lovely race in his sole point-to-point when a clear second, beaten by a length. The horse that beat him has since won twice over hurdles in Britain and features in the betting for a couple of Grade 1 contests at the Cheltenham Festival. Jersey Des Brosses made 370,000 guineas at the Sales after that point-to-point run which underlines the potential he has. His trainer, Gordon Elliott, has landed four of the last seven renewals of this race. Sporting Glory has come home second in both his bumpers. He was beaten a fair way at Down Royal, but got much closer over CD last month so he is going the right way. Sky Lord is a nicely-bred sort who was only 11/2 for a bumper at Leopardstown over Christmas, but finished unplaced on debut. He has moved to Henry de Bromhead and should come on plenty from that run.
An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of RacingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 20th February) may also ride in this race.