2.50 2m. 4f. 5 Declared. Michael Purcell Memorial Novice H'dle (Grade 3) of €30,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Heavy ground is a concern for FLEUR IN THE PARK but he looks the one to beat. 2m7f may have stretched his stamina at Limerick last time and the six-year-old should be suited by a return to the distance over which he was narrowly beaten in a Grade 2 at Navan. He might be flattered by that bare formline having been given a fine tactical ride but, nonetheless, looks to have a few pounds to spare if handling conditions which he did to reasonable effect in bumpers. Course winner Joystick, outclassed in a Grade 1 last time, will relish conditions and may leave that run behind while Jacob's Ladder may improve further after landing a maiden over this trip. %0A%0A
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra