1.30 2m. 7f. 7 Declared. BetVictor W.T.O'Grady Mem EBF Nov H'dle of €14,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - The unbeaten GERRI COLOMBE looks hard to oppose here. The Saddler Maker gelding was impressive when scoring on his hurdling debut at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day. On paper it looked a moderate contest but he could do no more than win with ease and is fancied to step up and prove his class in better company now. Churchstonewarrior sets the standard here off a mark of 134 and has to be respected. The Mahler gelding wasn't disgraced when fourth to Ginto in Grade 1 company at Naas earlier in the month and is proven over this kind of trip. He beat Idas Boy over course and distance here in November and that rival is entitled to be close to him again on 5lb better terms.
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race and have not run under Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old and have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 11st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra Of two hurdle races 10lb extra