1.20 2m. 3f. 20 Declared. BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas M'dn H'dle of €12,000.00 4-y-o
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - OPEN SECRET was rated in the 70s on the Flat and won over 1m6f at Redcar last year for Charlie Johnston. The Cracksman gelding switched to hurdles since joining Gordon Elliott this autumn and held every chance when stumbling after the last at Wexford last time. Larzac was just denied on his only French start and was highly tried in two outings this spring including when finishing in mid-division behind Lulamba at Punchestown, while Willie Mullins is also represented by Lincoln Du Seuil who won a 1m4f French bumper and has been absent since a run over hurdles at Limerick last Christmas. Bergamasquo, Susie Lenglen and Nirisque are others to consider.
A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs.