2.30 2m. 98yds. 15 Declared. ThurlesRaces.ie 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 GUNNER YEATS is given another chance despite having slightly disappointed when managing only third on his racecourse debut in a Navan bumper. A former point-to-point winner, the Willie Mullins trained six-year-old switches to hurdles here, a decision that could reap a quick reward. Rock Ya Boy Ya has yet to win from 21 starts but has some decent form to call upon and wouldn't be out of this if at his best. He should appreciate the better underfoot conditions he encounters now. Set Point shaped with a degree of promise on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse last month so this former smart flat handicapper could be capable of a big run in this slightly easier contest.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs