2.30 3m. 6 Declared. Kerry Group Stayers 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 Mark Nunan - It’s true that DARRENS HOPE had the run of the race when beating the reopposing Ragnar Lodbrok over course and distance last month but this progressive mare can confirm the form on 3lb worse terms. Previously an easy winner of a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe, the selection made all last time and impressed with how she picked up in the straight. Paul Townend rides again and Robert Murphy’s homebred can complete a hat-trick. Ragnar Lodbrok made a few little errors last time and perhaps a stronger gallop might see him in a better light. Commandingpresence didn’t look to be crying out for an extra half-mile when a last-flight faller at Limerick but The Getaway Star is one who looks ready for this test of stamina after shaping fairly well on her first two starts over shorter trips.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra