3.00 2m. 6f. 96yds. 11 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn H'dle of €15,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - This looks a good opportunity for FOUND A DIAMOND. The 106-rated five-year-old finished with a flourish when a never nearer second at Cork recently, and should appreciate this step-up in trip. Fourth of 15 on his racecourse debut at Listowel, point-to-point winner Rebel Budz warrants the utmost respect with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard, while Denis Hogan's Wartime Leader and Punchestown third The Goose's Acre are other leading hopes. A first runner under National Hunt rules for Natalia Lupini, it'll be interesting to see how Chisum fares, with this chestnut five-year-old not beaten far when last seen at Downpatrick in July. The shrewd Jonathan Sweeney saddles both Barnahash Mason and Barnahash Hill and it'll come as no surprise if either manage to claim this weak affair.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligibleWeights - 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.