4.50 2m. 5f. 180yds. 9 Declared. Randox M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 5-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 John O'Riordan - The Noel Meade-trained GAME ON sets a fair standard in this opening contest. A former point-to-point runner-up, the gelding disappointed on his racecourse debut at Punchestown in February but has reached the frame on his two most recent starts. Third over course and distance last time, he proved that he was capable of handling the undulations of this track and, from an official rating of 112, the son of Jack Hobbs is entitled to be bang there at the finish. Fool Me Once also has recent form at this venue, having been runner-up here on his penultimate start. Stepping up in trip should suit the Gavin Cromwell-trained runner. Mister Frostie should also be competitive for his locally based yard.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACINGWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs