6.10 3m. 1f. 11 Declared. Moyvalley Meats M'dn H'dle of €10,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Nothing really stands out in this weak contest. Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott are represented by Valley Breeze and Run For Pat respectively. The former is far from being a leading light at Closutton but should be able to make his presence felt in a race of this quality. The 111 rated Run For Pat finished a good second on his penultimate start at Tipperary but since disappointed when sent off favourite at Down Royal. He goes back up in trip now to 3m and can be expected to go close. For a selection, ITSO VANGO gets the nod. He kept on nicely to take second on his most recent start at Limerick and finished a place ahead of subsequent Cork victor Dorans Boy. The Liz Doyle trained gelding is upped in trip now to 3m and this should play to his strengths. Grand Soir, the winner of a point-to-point on debut, is an interesting contender for John McConnell. He finished seventh on his first start over flights at Cork but can be expected to come on plenty for that run. Placed three times from four starts at Kilbeggan, Bowtie is another that warrants respect.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs