1.05 2m. 6f. 45yds. 7 Declared. Nathaniel Lacy Solicitors Novice H'dle (Grade 1) of €150,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €90,000.00 2nd - €30,000.00 3rd - €15,000.00 4th - €7,500.00 5th - €4,500.00 6th - €3,000.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - There was little to choose between Grand Jury and HOLLOW GAMES when placed behind Ginto in the Grade 1 Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle and slight preference is given to the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding over this extra quarter mile. The selection won his maiden over a similar trip at Down Royal and stamina certainly seems his strong suit. Whatdeawant was well-fancied for that Naas event but finished about four lengths back in fifth. Eric Bloodaxe also has form tying in with Ginto that leaves him a bit to find. However, he’s a tough sort that will also enjoy a stamina test and stayed on strongly to convincingly beat Freedom To Dream in a 2m7f Grade 2 at the Limerick Christmas meeting.
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs