3.45 2m. 7f. 115yds. 17 Declared. David Trundley Artist H'cap H'dle of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - BLUEBELL DIVA looks like a progressive sort and stepping up in trip now could bring further improvement. The Walk In The Park mare has won two of her last three and was staying on well to the line when scoring at Gowran last time. She has a feather weight in this with Gavin Brouder taking 5lb off her back. Another mare that could have a big shout is Martha Divine. She bumped into a good one when chasing home Corbetts Cross at Fairyhouse last month and seems well suited by three miles. Verdant Place is another unexposed sort who has to be on the shortlist. He was a good winner here last time over an extended two-and-a-half and could also be open to improvement over this trip.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.