2.40 2m. 5f. 8 Declared. Apple's Jade (Mares) Novice H'dle of €22,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €13,500.00 2nd - €4,500.00 3rd - €2,250.00 4th - €1,125.00 5th - €675.00 6th - €450.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - HARMONYA MAKER possibly underperformed in December but otherwise notched wide-margin, smart wins. That course defeat suggests she lacks a gear to be high-class but nonetheless is solid and suited by conditions. Whatcouldhavebeen ran a cracker in a recent Grade 3 and on that form, has the beating of the selection on a line through fifth-placed Saylavee, which defeated the selection in December. However she needs to continue her terrific upward trajectory. Rioga Choice's Down Royal form also ties in with Saylavee and she too is capable, having won her maiden by 17 lengths. Eabha Grace defeated a subsequent handicap winner by 30 lengths here last month but was twice beaten by the selection in bumpers, albeit over two-miles. Shecouldbeanything met her match behind an impressive gelding here last month but drops in grade. Hauturiere is held by Shecouldbeanything while Henning faces a stiffer task than when winning at Fairyhouse.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares onlyWeights - 4-y-o 10st 5-y-o and up 10st 11lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of a Grade 2 hurdle race 10lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra