2.05 2m. 7f. 10 Declared. Lyons Of Limerick Jaguar Novice H'dle (Grade 2) of €35,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €21,000.00 2nd - €7,000.00 3rd - €3,500.00 4th - €1,750.00 5th - €1,050.00 6th - €700.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - ERIC BLOODAXE didn't really jump with any fluency at Navan last time and going a bit further now on softer ground may suit. He was no match for a classy prospect in Ginto in another Grade 2 but that was a strong race and the third horse, Mr Fred Rogers, has gone on to frank the form since. Freedom To Dream returned from a long absence to win at Punchestown last month and is a talented sort. He had been runner-up to Appreciate It in a bumper a couple of years ago and could improve from his comeback run so rates as a big danger. Brampton Belle stepped forward nicely when winning her maiden hurdle at Tramore earlier this month and is the potential improver in the field.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 7lb extra