4.45 2m. 11yds. 9 Declared. Guinness Novice H'dle of €20,000.00 4-y-o
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - A tricky little contest and recent winner ANNA BUNINA may prove the pick. She gained a deserved win at Cork six days ago when running out a cosy winner and with Sean O'Keeffe taking 5lb off her back here she looks to be running off a nice weight. Saint D'oroux sets the standard with a mark of 131 but would need to step up on his comeback effort in handicap company at Bellewstown towards the start of the month. He is fitted with cheekpieces now and if he recaptures the form that saw him finish third in the 'Fred Winter' at Cheltenham he'd be the one to beat. Very Excellent is another last time out winner, scoring in good style at Bellewstown, and also has to come into calculations.
A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than one hurdle race Weights - 11st 2lbs Fillies allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra