2.45 2m. 4f. 7 Declared. Allman Contracts Novice H'dle of €18,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - STRONG LINK has gone from strength to strength since making the breakthrough at Wexford in May and he is undoubtedly the one to beat. An easy winner on his debut over flights at Tipperary, he since followed-up in a good quality contest at Galway, with the re-opposing Cameletta Vega a length-and-a-quarter away in second. Better off at the weights now, the Willie Mullins-trained latter can be expected to get that bit closer. While his winning streak came to an end at Kilbeggan earlier this month, Ballykinlar still warrants the utmost respect with Eoin Staples claiming a valuable 7lb. Despite disappointing when last seen at Ballinrobe and Roscommon respectively, Mick Collins and Kainsbourg are others capable of making an impact.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra Of two hurdle races 10lb extra