3.40 2m. 42yds. 13 Declared. ThurlesRaces.ie M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - FORTUNE STREET can put his experience over flights to good use. He didn't cut much ice when last seen at Punchestown in November but that was in a decent 0-140 handicap hurdle. He is better judged on a couple of third places in novice hurdles and a runner-up spot in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan. He gets first-time blinkers and avails of Jordan Gainford's 7lb claim. It wouldn't be surprising to see Viscount Gort bounce back from a disappointing effort in Fairyhouse. Prior to that, he was second in a maiden hurdle at Cork. Enniskerry has shown ability in three bumpers and will be well schooled by Barry Connell for his debut over flights. Blackpoint won over an extended 11 furlongs on the Flat at Limerick in September. He could show up well for John Kiely and is well worth a market check on this switch to hurdling.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs