2.00 2m. 15 Declared. Goffs Supporting Irish Racing M'dn H'dle (DIV II) of €12,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - AVANZI has a long absence to overcome but could make a winning hurdles debut here. Bought for Stg58,000 as a 3yo, he was initially registered to have been trained by Ian Ferguson but made his debut for Gordon Elliott at Ballinrobe in May. He was easy to back then but ran a good race to finish third, with the form working out particularly well since then, suggesting that AVANZI is an above average type. He has presumably had training issues since but is still just a 5yo, is sure to well schooled today and this looks an eminently winneable race. With A Start, in contrast, is flat-bred and has good recent flat form. He ran a good race on debut for new connections at Bellewstown recently and while his lack of hurdles form is a small concern, he is already proven over national hunt trips and will also be well schooled. Peres Et Fils was pulled up quickly at Kilbeggan 10 days ago, with his jockey reporting his mount 'didn't handle the ground'. He has had a worrying 462-day absence in the past and comes here with plenty to prove.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs