2.57 2m. 6f. 169yds. 13 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF 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 Alan Magee - FLASH DE TOUZAINE showed plenty of promise when placed twice in bumpers, either side of a brief spell with Paul Nicholls. The Liz Doyle-trained gelding was patiently ridden when keeping on well to take the runner-up spot behind hot-favourite Wearapinkribbon when switched to hurdles at Tramore last month. A reproduction of that form may be good enough here. Henry de Bromhead saddles a strong dual challenge with the Gigginstown pair Bold Assassin and Centurion Steel, while Call The Tune and Max Flamingo merit respect after placed efforts at Downpatrick. Glens Finale won a Sligo bumper on debut last year but the well-bred gelding has disappointed in three outings since and it will be interesting to see if the market speaks in his favour following a near ten-month absence.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligibleWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs