1.55 2m. 7f. 80yds. 8 Declared. Christmas H'dle (Grade 1) of €150,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €90,000.00 2nd - €30,000.00 3rd - €15,000.00 4th - €7,500.00 5th - €4,500.00 6th - €3,000.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - BALLYBURN made a fine return to hurdling when just failing to reel in Teahupoo in the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse which the latter was winning for the third time. The selection has a slight question mark against him regarding his stamina for 2m7f but if settling better for Paul Townend, he can gain his revenge on this occasion. Teahupoo will enjoy stepping back up in distance but wants even softer ground to be seen at his best. Bob Olinger got the better of Teahupoo in the Stayers’ Hurdle in March and the 10-year-old goes well fresh, so he has to enter calculations. A dual winner of this, Home By The Lee may find a few too strong this time. %0A
A hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 10lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.