5.00 2m. 3f. 3 Declared. Tote Guarantee On Irish Novice H'dle of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A good quality contest. With her mares allowance and Pat Taaffe taking 7lb off, CHAMPAGNE PROBLEM may prove hard to beat. The Fame And Glory bay ran out an impressive winner on her debut over flights at Cork, making all and coming home 14 lengths to the good. If adopting the same front-running tactics here, she may prove difficult to peg back. Senecia also impressed when winning at Wexford last month and is given second preference. He finished eight-and-a-half-lengths clear of Diamondinthemud at Bettyville and that one since gave the form a boost by winning on her next start at Downpatrick. The 120 rated Roaring Potter has some smart form to his name and is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Mister Beeton can't be dismissed after making the breakthrough when stepped-up in trip at Roscommon.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra