7.00 2m. 4f. 9 Declared. BoyleSports M'dn H'dle of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - With the Paul Nolan string having really hit form in the last couple of weeks, CUT THE ROPE could gain his first success over hurdles. A bumper win at Naas on his racecourse debut last January, the five-year-old has twice filled the runner-up position since going jumping. Having run really well in a maiden on the flat last time, the son of Sea The Stars looks the one to beat. Dual French winner Innatendue has yet to get her head in front in this country but has shaped with promise on more than one occasion. The John McConnell-trained mare appears to have leading claims. Slim Marvel, who only lost out by a nose at this track last November, shouldn't be far away on her return visit.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that at entry have run at least three times over hurdles and have a rating of 116 or lessWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs