4.50 2m. 179yds. 19 Declared. Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £105,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €59,084.00 2nd - €22,260.00 3rd - €11,140.00 4th - €5,565.00 5th - €2,793.00 6th - €1,396.00 7th - €693.00 8th - €357.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Just the seven runners in this for Willie Mullins and DINOBLUE may prove the pick after a highly impressive victory on her sole outing for the yard at Clonmel in early January. The JP McManus purchase won as she liked on her debut, beating two stablemates. The third horse, Mi Lighthouse, has franked the form since and was runner-up in Grade 3 company the other day. Brandy Love threw away her chance when jumping badly left at Fairyhouse on her last outing. She did well in the circumstances to finish second to another stablemate Allegorie De Vassy that day and obviously has plenty of ability if she straightens up this time. One that might be worth a few quid each-way is Mighty Blue who was third in this last year. She will appreciate the better ground and is a smart Flat performer.