5.10 2m. 4f. 8 Declared. Sliabh Luachra H'dle of €15,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - DARVER STAR is hard to oppose at these weights but you wouldn't call him bombproof. He has finished out the back in his last three races but they were all at Grade One level, and it is reasonable to assume that he can enjoy himself in this company. He switched back to hurdling in Punchestown to contest the Grade One Champion Hurdle but could make no impression as a 100/1 chance behind the imperious Honeysuckle. The peak of his novice chasing career came when runner-up in a Grade One novice chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. If the former Champion Hurdle third runs anywhere near his hurdle mark of 155, he should oblige. Scarpeta is next best on ratings (145), so has a good shot at prize money. Chosen Mate reverts back to hurdles and has ability in this sphere. Darasso and Snow Falcon would welcome rain.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards that since 1st January, 2020 have not won a hurdle race value more than #15,000Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra Of two or more hurdle races 10lb extra