1.40 2m. 10 Declared. McSweeney Brothers M'dn H'dle (DIV I) 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 Alan Magee - This appears the weaker of the two divisions and FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU is taken to overcome a lengthy absence. The son of Saddler Maker was a useful sort in bumpers filling the runner-up spot behind Keskonrisk at Fairyhouse before getting off the mark when beating Run For Oscar at Thurles. Gordon Elliott’s charge now reappears after a 19-month lay-off but on the plus side the yard is in good form and he has some jumping experience from point-to-points. Desert Friend stayed well on the Flat winning four times when trained by Mark Johnston and David Simcock and is an interesting recruit to hurdles, while the well-bred Choir Practice needs to step up on the form of her two maiden hurdle outings this summer.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs