5.10 2m. 10 Declared. Ian Smith Memorial (Pro-Am)INH Flat Race of €10,000.00 5-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 Tom Weekes - A chance is taken with KAISER BALL, who is owner-ridden on debut for Willie Mullins. The selection debuts at a notable time of year and all three of his older siblings were smart bumper performers. One of those was Grade 1-placed in this sphere while the other pair landed three bumpers between them. Stablemate Arslan was purchased for E180,000 following his May debut points run and while the fourth-horse at Tralee subsequently won a bumper, that overall form isn’t exciting. Eachtotheirown showed plenty ability when heavily supported on debut. That Naas form looks strong as the winner, third and fourth had all previously won point-to-points. Points winner Frankie John finished well at Navan while Khmer showed ability during Christmas.
An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of RacingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 18th February) may also ride in this race.