12.05 2m. 3f. 14yds. 18 Declared. ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) 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 Gary Carson - EYE VAN gets a nice chunk of weight from the top two here and may be worth siding with on his first outing for Ray Cody. The Yeats gelding has some very smart form in the book and was last seen finishing second in Grade 3 company here in February. That came over three miles but he also has some solid runs over shorter. Emily Cody takes 7lb off and she looked a capable rider when partnering her first racecourse winner at Tramore on Tuesday. Santonito has the benefit of a recent run and looks a big danger. He was beaten favourite when chasing home Hiddenvalley Lake at Naas last month and connections fit cheekpieces now. The Willie Mullins-trained Sir Argus, a bumper winner at Thurles in March, is another for the shortlist on his jumping debut.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules