1.05 1m. 7f. 123yds. 6 Declared. Jim Nolan Transport Rated Novice Hdle of €16,500.00 4-y-o
1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Drying ground makes this a tricky puzzle. SIR ALLEN has transitioned from the Flat to hurdling with aplomb. He got to within five lengths of the winner when second in Cork and the horse that beat him is second-favourite in the ante-post market for the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Sir Allen built upon that when beating a big field in Punchestown. Adam Ryan's 7lb claim could be invaluable in a tight race. Byker won over a similar trip at this track last month. That form got a boost when the third home delivered in Fairyhouse. Byker won't be inconvenienced by this ground as he won on good, good to soft in places going on the Flat in Britain. Metamorpheus has switched to Paul Nolan after winning his maiden hurdle at Punchestown by five lengths for Tim Doyle. He would be a contender if relishing better ground.
A novice hurdle for four years old only which at entry are rated 130 or lessWeights - 11stPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of a hurdle race value more than #10,000 7lb extra