12.10 2m. 4f. 7 Declared. BetVictor Casino Monksfield Novice H'dle (Grade 3) of €27,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €16,500.00 2nd - €5,500.00 3rd - €2,750.00 4th - €1,375.00 5th - €825.00 6th - €550.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Very little to choose between FAROUK D’ALENE and Fire Attack on their running in a bumper at Naas last season but the former made a winning debut over hurdles last month and gets the vote. The French-bred is unbeaten in four starts including a point-to-point and can put his race fitness and jumping experience to good use. Fire Attack impressed on his bumper debut at Limerick last Christmas and was just a head behind the selection on his second start. He’s a good prospect over hurdles himself, as is Lieutenant Command although this one’s win at Galway doesn’t look quite as good after the runner-up let the form down next time. Fakiera showed a likeable attitude when winning his maiden at Fairyhouse and should get the trip well so is not one to rule out.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra