2.55 2m. 4f. 156yds. 5 Declared. Colm Quinn BMW Novice H'dle of €14,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - This looks like a nice opportunity for FAVORITE MOON back over timber. The Sea The Moon gelding didn't make any impression in the Cesarewitch on the Flat at Newmarket last time but had been an impressive winner over hurdles at Downpatrick prior to that. This doesn't look the strongest novice contest now and he has race fitness on his side over the horse that looks like his main rival. Jack In The Box was last seen winning a Naas maiden hurdle in March and looked a nice prospect that day. It probably wasn't the strongest contest for the Kildare venue though with the runner-up rated 98. Saint Bernadette has been kept busy in recent weeks and despite being rated only 93 she should pick up prize-money.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle raceWeights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra