4.27 2m. 6f. 154yds. 3 Declared. www.thurlesraces.ie H'dle of €15,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Cherished HEWICK has multiplied his initial 850 euro purchase-price by a thousand times and more to achieve E888,000 in career earnings, and has perfect conditions for today's seasonal return. Winner of the 2023 King George, he has bagged many big-race wins in a stellar career and while well beaten in both the Grand National and at Auteuil last May, had earlier scored over course-and-distance in March. He relishes good ground and with his rider’s 7lb claim, has bottom weight. In-form Run For Oscar has a big fitness edge and is suited by conditions, but has plenty to find with Hewick. Moon D’Orange won a Grade 3 Cheltenham chase last January but should struggle to score here.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won more than two hurdle races (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) since 5th May, 2024Weights - 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.Penalties - Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 5th May, 2024 Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra Of two hurdle races or one value #12,500 10lb extra