1.00 2m. 151yds. 14 Declared. Intersure Group (C&G) M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BENTHAM has a shot at recovering Limerick's losses. He was well punted to oblige in Limerick but had to settle for second, two lengths behind a slick winner. That brings him right into contention for this assignment. He won a bumper at this venue last summer. The Broghie Man is tried with cheekpieces after finishing runner-up in his last three maiden hurdles. He has won twice on the flat on rain-softened ground, so may just want a bit more rain. Arthur Fonzarelli has fallen twice over hurdles but in the race he did complete, at Roscommon, he finished a decent second, so he has claims if his jumping has improved. Belfast Banter has plenty of ability, and will be sharper for a run on the flat in June.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards colts and geldings only, maidens at starting Weights - 12st Allowance - Horses that have not won a race, including flat races, under any NH Rules or Rules of Racing Allowed 8lb