12.20 2m. 164yds. 13 Declared. Kilsheelan (Mares) M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 4-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 - HAPPY D'EX can make a winning start to her hurdling career. This Saddle Maker mare was a very easy winner of a small-field point-to-point in May, which earned her a move to Gordon Elliott, and then stayed on best to win her bumper at Fairyhouse in November. After that success, Elliott commented that the softer the ground the better she will be. It is scheduled to be very testing in Clonmel. Willie Mullins holds a very strong hand with three representatives. His La Prima Donna has to be high on the shortlist on Irish debut. She was runner-up in a pair of fillies' hurdle contests in her native France in 2020. Newcomer Dinoblue is a half-sister to Blue Sari who won his maiden hurdle on debut at Punchestown. Mi Lighthouse drops back in trip after finishing second over flights in Tramore and is far from out of it. Happywifehappylife should have a career in this sphere and can build upon a fourth at Limerick.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 9lbs