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3.30 2m. 87yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 4-y-o plus 17 Declared
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1st - £264,610.00 2nd - £99,693.00 3rd - £49,894.00 4th - £24,923.00 5th - £12,509.00 6th - £6,254.00 7th - £3,104.00 8th - £1,599.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - The most open Champion Hurdle in many years. Sea Pigeon was the last ten-year-old to win the opening day highlight and SUPASUNDAE might be able to follow in his hoof prints now. The admirable Jessica Harrington trained bay has been around the block a few times at this stage, but he ran with great credit at Leopardstown on his first start of the season, finishing a never nearer fourth to Honeysuckle. He can be expected to improve plenty for that performance and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to add another Cheltenham Festival success to his name here, following on from his victory in the Coral Cup in 2017. Darver Star and Petit Mouchoir finished ahead of the selection when they clashed at the Dublin Racing Festival, with the Gavin Cromwell trained former given second preference. The son of Kalanisi has improved beyond all measure over the last year and he was in fact beaten into third in a maiden hurdle for unplaced horses at Wexford on St Patrick's Day twelve months ago. He did since prevail at Bettyville, while also scoring at Downpatrick, neither recognised stomping grounds for future champions. The supplemented Cilaos Emery warrants the utmost respect, while Epatante, Cornerstone Lad, Ballyandy and Pentland Hills look the best of the home team. Epatante impressed in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton, but needs to step up again to win here, while Cornerstone Lad is well capable of outrunning his likely odds.
For four-year-olds and upwards who are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the senior BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation - horses who are not qualified for a rating in GB, IRE or FR may also be entered (such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 130 - the decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final).Weights - 4yo: 11st 2lb; 5yo+: 11st 10lb;Allowances - fillies & mares allowed 7lb
Kayf Tara (GB)-Megalex(Karinga Bay)
(52) cd2 (Options O Syndicate)Rated 155
In the last 3 years Ballyandy (GB) has met
Slickly (FR)-Sosa(Cape Cross)
(38) c1 d3 (Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede)Rated 157
In the last 3 years Call Me Lord (FR) has met
Califet (FR)-Queissa(Saint Preuil)
hd+(24) d6 (The Has Been's)Rated 159
In the last 3 years Cilaos Emery (FR) has met
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Love Knot(Lomitas)
ts1WS1(72) d2 (C Jones)Rated 155
In the last 3 years Coeur Sublime (IRE) has met
Delegator (GB)-Chapel Corner(Alhaarth)
(52) d7 (Mrs B M Lofthouse)Rated 159
In the last 3 years Cornerstone Lad (GB) has met
Konig Turf (GER)-Nassora(Assessor)
(24) d2 (Mr John P McManus)Rated 156
In the last 3 years Darasso (FR) has met
Kalanisi (IRE)-Maggies Oscar(Oscar)
ts3(38) (SSP Number Twentytwo Syndicate)Rated 158
In the last 3 years Darver Star (IRE) has met
Saint des Saints (FR)-Tali Des Obeaux(Panoramic)
(75) d2 (Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede)Rated 150
In the last 3 years Fusil Raffles (FR) has met
No Risk At All (FR)-Good Time Girl(Slickly)
hd8(31) d4 (Mr Terry Warner)Rated 152
In the last 3 years Gumball (FR) has met
Poliglote (GB)-Sentosa(Kaldounevees)
bl1(45) c1 d2 (Canard Vert Racing Club)Rated 150
In the last 3 years Le Patriote (FR) has met
Beat Hollow (GB)-Papillon de Bronze(Marju)
ts+(31) d2 (Lady Blyth)Rated 143
In the last 3 years Not So Sleepy (GB) has met
Motivator (GB)-Elle Galante(Galileo)
WS1(52) c1 d1 (Owners Group 031)Rated 157
In the last 3 years Pentland Hills (IRE) has met
Al Namix (FR)-Arnette(Denham Red)
cp6(38) d5 (Bective Stud)Rated 158
In the last 3 years Petit Mouchoir (FR) has met
Doctor Dino (FR)-Saaryeh(Royal Academy)
ts4(38) d6 (Mrs S Ricci)Rated 163
In the last 3 years Sharjah (FR) has met
Dark Angel (IRE)-Happy Talk(Hamas)
(75) d6 (Mr L Fell)Rated 158
In the last 3 years Silver Streak (IRE) has met
Galileo (IRE)-Distinctive Look(Danehill)
ts5(38) c1 d5 (Ann & Alan Potts Limited)Rated 160
In the last 3 years Supasundae (GB) has met
No Risk At All (FR)-Kadjara(Silver Rainbow)
(75) d3 (John P McManus)Rated 159
In the last 3 years Epatante (FR) has met
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