12.17 2m. 6f. 110yds. 15 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn H'dle of €13,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Gordon Elliott has dominated this race in recent years and usually produces one of his better staying novices for it. BETTER DAYS AHEAD is the choice this time and he should prove hard to beat on his hurdling debit. The Milan gelding didn't make much impression in the Cheltenham bumper when last seen but looked smart when winning at Fairyhouse prior to that and is the type to do better now that he goes jumping. Stablemate Zefiro Dodville could be the main danger. He was turned over at a short price on his 'track' debut when fifth in a Fairyhouse bumper last month but the Portrush point-to-point winner should be capable of better now over obstacles. Thurles bumper winner The Busy Fool is another that has to be respected.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligibleWeights - 4-y-o 11st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs