1.40 2m. 19 Declared. Kells M'dn H'dle of €12,000.00 4-y-o
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A difficult contest to assess with many newcomers and hurdling debutants in the line-up. Ilmig is the stand out name on form, but he was disappointingly beaten on his penultimate start when sent off an odds-on chance. He since finished a well-beaten third at Leopardstown over Christmas and while he is likely to be involved towards the business end here, he might be susceptible to a less exposed rival. Newcomer BARNCROFT comes from the family of Quito De La Roque, Kazal and Saint Roque and he won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to take this. Jack Kennedy has sided with the selection over the fellow Gordon Elliott trained debutant, Boothen Boy. Out of the useful Upsie, Dreamsrmadeofthis is another interesting newcomer in the line-up, while Flat winners Hisnameis Mrdevitt, Palace Rock and Na Caith Tobac all warrant respect.
A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 9lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs