6.10 2m. 4f. 12 Declared. Bar One Racing ???50 Free Bet (M) Mdn Hdle of €10,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A competitive contest and a case can be made for many of these. HOWAYA C D AND E is a hopeful choice on her first start over hurdles. Out of seven-time winner Howaya Pet, she was a fine fifth on her racecourse debut at Punchestown in May and since made the breakthrough at Downpatrick, comfortably accounting for seven rivals. Coole Og, Hot As Pepper and Rebel Rose are all fellow bumper winners, with the Mark Fahey trained latter since gaining plenty of valuable hurdling experience. A runner-up three times from four starts over obstacles, it'll come as a surprise if she is not involved towards the business end. The Willie Mullins trained Coole Og hasn't been seen since last October but is sure to be ready for this assignment and looks a leading contender with Paul Townend aboard. Secret She Keeps (first time tongue-strap) is likely to have plenty of supporters but needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Fairyhouse in January. Others for the shortlist are Kelly's Birr, Elle Perfecta and Borntobeyours.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards mares only, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 7lbs