1.35 2m. 180yds. 19 Declared. Ballygowan Opportunity 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 Michael Graham - Henry de Bromhead took this race last year and has prospects with LE COQ HARDI. This Youmzain gelding made his track debut in third in a more than decent bumper at Thurles, and there was merit in his fourth over flights at Punchestown in November. Mordor looks the danger. He was thought good enough to contest the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival in March, but was brought down. A subsequent third in Limerick wasn't his best, however, he should appreciate this company. Old Port hasn't completed in his last last two starts, but has a chance on his third at Cork in December while Dromineer Smurphy is another to consider.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 2nd May) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing