6.30 2m. 4f. 80yds. 13 Declared. BoyleSports Opportunity M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - SHAJAK disappointed in the Ulster Derby here last summer but had previously beaten the smart My Mate Mozzie in a fast ground maiden at Tipperary. Formerly with Johnny Murtagh, he ran well on his debut for current connections at Gowran and should have learned plenty from his first taste of hurdling which saw him finish fifth at Killarney. This step up in trip should suit and his young rider is on a roll. A tongue-tie is fitted on Marv Marvel who should also be sharper for his hurdling debut at Kilbeggan when beaten less than five lengths. Like Marv Michael, both Stadium Talk and Noble Blue have shown plenty of ability in point-to-points and the former comes here after landing a five-runner bumper at Hexham last month.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 29th May) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing