7.10 2m. 9 Declared. SalesSense International Novice H'dle of €20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - SA MAJESTE is absent since winning 341 days ago and while he has probably had a setback, is suited by race conditions and could be smart. His two French runs were at Auteuil, beating blacktype-placed horses last-time and should be ok on drier ground. Monbeg Park has a big race-fitness edge having been disqualified, following interference, at Fairyhouse. It now seems he is ideally suited by this distance and while vulnerable to smart types, should get involved. Spillane's Tower could prove better than 126 but nonetheless steps up from Naas and drops in distance. Firm Footings ran well in the Coral Cup and has won at this distance but faces a tough task. Arctic Bresil is possibly best watched reappearing in a first-time tongue-tie having disappointed in a January Grade 1, with his Cork form being nothing outstanding. Uncle Phil looks Willie Mullins' second-string having had veterinary issues on recent runs.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age hurdle raceWeights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra