3.50 3m. 18 Declared. Fedamore M'dn H'dle of €12,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MERCURY LANE might finally get his day here having finished second four times and third twice in six career outings thus far. MERCURY LANE has shown solid ability and good progression with his runs and while frustrating to follow, today's race looks winneable and he is proven at this trip and on testing ground. Rochestown was well beaten in a hot bumper here over Christmas and has claims. He won on point-to-point debut in February 2020 and should appreciate the step up in trip today, with testing ground also in his favour. Shanwalla is a dual bumper winner who has plenty hurdling experience and while absent for a worrying 402 days, could well get involved on reappearance today. Smokey The Bandit showed improvement when fourth at Fairyhouse last month but needs to improve further to get involved here. Earths Furies has shown ability and has some place claims.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 5-y-o 11st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs