2.55 2m. 6f. 5 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice H'dle of €19,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €11,400.00 2nd - €3,800.00 3rd - €1,900.00 4th - €950.00 5th - €570.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - SANTONITO disappointed when last seen at Thurles but that was clearly not his true running. Prior to that setback, the Gordon Elliott trained six-year-old had been a model of consistency in decent races against some quality opponents. While there has to be a slight concern about his most recent run, on balance, he looks the most likely winner. Stablemate Landrake is also on a recovery mission having blotted his copybook when falling here last time. He had been on a hat-trick on that occasion, having landed the odds on his two previous starts. There is unlikely to be much between the two Elliott runners but Santonito boasts marginally the stronger form. Paul Marvel won on his sole start to date and has to be respected as the Mullins representative in this contest.
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligibleWeights - 11st Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races 7lb extra Of three hurdle races or a hurdle race value #15,000 10lb extra