1.35 2m. 8 Declared. BAR 1 Betting Royal Bond Novice H'dle (Grade 2) of €85,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €51,000.00 2nd - €17,000.00 3rd - €8,500.00 4th - €4,250.00 5th - €2,550.00 6th - €1,700.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - KOKTAIL BRUT looked a capable beast when scoring on his recent hurdling debut and is suited by today’s trip and going. While his bumper form lacked some class, the manner in which he scored at Punchestown earlier this month was impressive, as he reversed bumper-form with that race’s runner-up Colcannon, and the pair finished clear of the remainder. Love Me Tender has impressed in three good-ground wins and while his nimble jumping has been straight and true, softer ground is a concern for him in today’s hot race. Eachtotheirown, Gameball and Sageborough are each promising but nonetheless step up following recent maiden wins.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.Penalties - Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra