2.15 2m. 15 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity M'dn H'dle of €13,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - CROOKED TANNIE returned to form when failing to concede 8lb to a Cheltenham-bound winner last month. He defeated today's rival Master Otis easily when 5lb worse off at Tipperary last July and showed that old sparkle at Thurles. Zeeband was a stayer on the flat but his best hurdles' form was achieved over this distance in January. The nicely-in Gowran runner-up scored subsequently but both he and Clonshire River had been well beaten in a Christmas handicap hurdle. Clonshire River has recent form but might struggle to win. Gabriel Ranger is a dark horse and while beaten 4.75 lengths by Master Otis last March, was in contention when falling behind Clonshire River at Thurles. Previously reported to have 'hung violently right' at Punchestown in January, he isn't straightforward but has ability. Master Otis ran well behind easy winner Tullyhill in January but flopped recently. Lord Vader has some heavy-ground flat form but might prefer a sound surface.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 28th February) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Not more than 18 runners will be permitted to run in this race