2.10 2m. 9 Declared. Connollys RED MILLS EBF Auction Mdn Hdle of €20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - SONG OF EARTH has a very good opportunity to win on hurdles debut. He disappointed on debut at Limerick over Christmas but turned around that form when winning at Wexford in March, with the third-placed horse subsequently winning a maiden hurdle. He has been absent since and while fast ground could be a concern, connections will surely have had this race in mind for some weeks and he is sure to be well schooled. E43,000 Landrover Sale purchase Defan squeezes in at these race conditions and is a notable newcomer from a very capable yard. He is out of a point-to-point winner who is from the family of useful staying jumpers and could go well today. Dedanann is winless from 13 starts but has plenty experience over hurdles and while vulnerable to more able types, should still at least reach the placings, under a 7lbs claimer.%0A
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #45,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000Weights - 4-y-o 11st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs