12.20 2m. 22 Declared. Bar One Racing 3-Y-O M'dn H'dle of €12,500.00 3-y-o
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - JP McManus has two in this and Mark Walsh rides French import TEKAO, who makes his first start for Willie Mullins. The Doctor Dino gelding won his sole outing on the Flat in his native land and is a half-brother to a Group 2 winner on the level. Described as a 'lovely horse' by Mullins in a recent stable tour it wouldn't be a surprise if he was good enough to strike first time for the yard. New Year Honours should be a big player having shaped well on her jumping debut at Down Royal earlier in the month. The Nathaniel filly chased home a smart looking sort in Cougar then and is entitled to improve from the experience. Comfort Zone is another interesting jumping debutant for McManus. The Churchill gelding showed a decent level on the Flat and was placed off a mark of 84 in a competitive contest at Leopardstown last month.
A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at startingWeights - 11st Fillies allowed 7lbs