3.05 3m. 149yds. 11 Declared. Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £250,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €140,325.00 2nd - €52,775.00 3rd - €26,375.00 4th - €13,175.00 5th - €6,625.00 6th - €3,300.00 7th - €1,700.00 8th - €900.00 9th - €500.00 10th - €250.00
Formscan - TEAHUPOO was unable to go back-to-back in the Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month, finishing second to the enigmatic Bob Olinger, but compensation could await Gordon Elliott's charge. Often campaigned lightly, the eight-year-old ought to be fresher than most and will be tough to beat if near the top of his game. Willie Mullins' unexposed Kitzbuhel landed a Grade 3 at Gowran in February and has to be of interest stepped up markedly in distance, while Home By The Lee, whose rider stood no chance when badly hampered at Cheltenham, should not be overlooked. This is a stronger renewal than the one Strong Leader won 12 months ago.