3.50 2m. 22 Declared. Ladbrokes H'dle (Grade B) of €125,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €75,000.00 2nd - €25,000.00 3rd - €12,500.00 4th - €6,250.00 5th - €3,750.00 6th - €2,500.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Willie Mullins’ has six chances here, but even with that he can’t match J P McManus’ seven, and the pair combine through Blue Sari and CIEL DE NEIGE. Mullins has third reserve Hybery too, whilst also strong on numbers are Gordon Elliott with four, Joseph O’Brien two and Henry de Bromhead two. Noel Meade depends on Hes A Hardy Bloke, and first reserve Jesse Evans. Charles Byrnes goes for four on the trot after dual successes for Off You Go (2018 and 2019), and Thosedaysaregone (2020), so it’s not difficult to see why Advanced Virgo heads early betting lists, after a Fairyhouse win in November. Many others need considering including the likes of Drop The Anchor, Eskylane, The Moyglass Flyer and last year’s runner-up Golden Jewel. However Ciel De Neige just looks in a good place right now, after gaining his maiden win, and he can show the benefit of his experiences in these big field handicaps in the past.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 24th January 2021Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.