12.47 2m. 4f. 5 Declared. Signsplus H'dle of €13,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,100.00 2nd - €2,700.00 3rd - €1,350.00 4th - €675.00 5th - €405.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - There's a Cheltenham clue here although DIOL KER is the pick. DIOL KER was a very able hurdler when beating Monkfish by 7L in November 2019 but was absent for 348 days prior to returning over fences this season. However his jumping has left him down over fences and now that he reverts to a winners' of one hurdle under a 7lbs claimer, should take plenty beating and is very much proven on testing ground. Clondaw Secret is himself a promising type having won on hurdles debut at Navan recently. He needs to improve to win today but with progression almost assured, he too has a chance and is also proven over trip and ground. Tower Bridge is the most interesting runner given his only jumps win was in a Grade 1 hurdle. He recently returned to form with an eye-catching Market Rasen run to qualify for the Cheltenham Pertemps Final and while Christmas winners are welcomed, today's E13,000 2m4f race is plenty sharp enough for Tower Bridge, who has loftier longterm ambitions. Born By The Sea is a useful type but might bump into a few too good while Madison To Monroe is best watched on reappearance. %0A
A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle raceWeights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra