3.40 2m. 4f. 218yds. 14 Declared. Holycross 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 John O'Riordan - FRUIT BLOSSOM is a speculative suggestion in a very trappy affair. The Gordon Elliott trained mare shaped well on her stable debut at Punchestown in January but has failed to back that up in two subsequent outings. However, this is unquestionably one of the weakest races she has contested so it will be disappointing if she can't make her presence felt. Young Darleen is more unexposed over hurdles and hinted at ability when fifth at Clonmel last time. The former point-to-point winner should appreciate the stamina test of this contest. Monza Man drops back in trip now having run respectable on two previous visits to this track. The locally trained gelding has more scope for improvement than most of his opponents.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting THAT AT ENTRY HAVE RUN AT LEAST THREE TIMES UNDER ANY N.H. RULES AND THAT AT DECLARATION HAVE NOT BEEN PLACED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACINGWeights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs