3.15 2m. 4f. 12 Declared. Paddy Kehoe Ceilings Novice H'dle (Grade 2) of €60,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €36,000.00 2nd - €12,000.00 3rd - €6,000.00 4th - €3,000.00 5th - €1,800.00 6th - €1,200.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Having valuable handicap experience, the Charles Byrnes-trained I STARTED A JOKE can make the most of the switch to novice company. Runner-up in a big field at the Dublin Racing Festival, the seven-year-old showed signs of greenness before staying on late. Fitted with first-time cheekpieces, he looks a leading contender. With Paul Townend in the saddle, He's On Fire appears the pick of the Willie Mullins sextet. An easy winner at Carlisle in February, it is hard to know just how good he could be. Saint Baco is not without his chance if none the worse for a Cheltenham fall.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 3lbs. 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 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 9lb extra