2.35 2m. 4f. 6 Declared. BARONERACING.COM Hatton's Grace H'dle (Grade 1) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Gua Du Large was the latest winner for Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore, when he emerged victorious at Thurles on Thursday. There has been a nice trickle of success for the Knockeen outfit in recent times, six wins in all since November 14th, so there can be a bit of confidence when it comes to stable form ahead of HONEYSUCKLE’S return. The brilliant Sulamani mare has won fresh off a break more than once before as well, so that’s not an issue for her either, arriving here for her first race in 264 days. Honeysuckle of course remains unbeaten, including when triumphing in this contest twelve months back. There’s been more than enough talk at this stage, about her defeat of Benie Des Dieux in the mares’ hurdle at Cheltenham. For what it’s worth this observer would be of the view that the runner-up was unfortunate. It matters not at this juncture and the six-year-old is taken to see off the Gigginstown House Stud trio and the rest. Up and comer Fury Road could give the selection most to do.
A hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs