1.55 2m. 7f. 5 Declared. Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice H'dle (Grade 3) of €35,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €21,000.00 2nd - €7,000.00 3rd - €3,500.00 4th - €1,750.00 5th - €1,050.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - This race has been added to the card, and reduced by a furlong, after Clonmel’s cancellation on Thursday. After a good run in a bumper, TIMESAREACHANGING made a winning start over hurdles in a 2m6f maiden at Navan. He was a big price then but the placed horses are useful types and, on a line through the fourth, the selection has a good chance of getting the better of likely market rival Bally Free. The latter stayed 3m well when winning his maiden at Fairyhouse and is now fitted with headgear. Being fitted with a hood while stepping up in trip is a concern for Lord Rouge, and Walks The Talk is unproven on heavy ground. %0A
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.Penalties - Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra