1.00 2m. 6 Declared. Joe Mac Novice H'dle (Grade 3) of €27,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €16,500.00 2nd - €5,500.00 3rd - €2,750.00 4th - €1,375.00 5th - €825.00 6th - €550.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Anakar is the only one who can be safely ruled out in this good quality contest. The progressive Goodbye Someday is the highest rated of those with a mark, but perhaps the handicapper has been a little harsh considering the John Kiely trained six-year-old failed to deliver on his first seven tries over flights. Shewearsitwell is two from two and is sure to prove a popular choice with punters. The Willie Mullins trained bay is well-treated by the conditions of the race and with just ten stone ten on her back a bold bid looks likely. For a selection I'll side with THE VERY MAN. A winner of his last four, the form of his latest Galway success has worked out well. He comfortably beat Wajaaha when they clashed at Downpatrick in March and should be able to confirm the form with that rival now. January Jets won a weak race at Galway last month on what was his first start for Henry de Bromhead. The son of Presenting is open to further progress though and can't be dismissed.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra