6.35 3m. 18 Declared. Follow Us On Twitter M'dn H'dle of €12,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - GRAND SOIR can continue the excellent run of trainer John McConnell. An impressive winner of his only point-to-point start, the gelding finished second on his racecourse debut in a Limerick bumper. Despite managing no better than seventh on his only subsequent start, the heavy ground may have been an excuse on that occasion. Back on a sounder surface and upped in distance, he could be seen in a different light. Gali Flight has reached the frame on four occasions over flights and has the highest rating in this race. Jockey Niall Moore can also claim 7lbs which further eases the burden of the Philip Fenton runner. Ramondo Dnzeo and State Of Fame are others with chances in a competitive heat.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 5lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs