4.00 2m. 7 Declared. Christmas Party P-To-P INH Flat Race of €13,000.00 4/7-y-o
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Monksgrange point-to-point winner HERON HILL(4) can land the finale for trainer Gavin Cromwell. While his task was made that bit easier with his main market rivals failing to complete, the four-year-old did all that could be expected of him on the day. Coming from one of the leading stables in the country, he is sure to know his job ahead of his racecourse debut. Similar comments apply to Dromahane winner Chanson Du Jury. Although only winning by a head, he has since been bought by leading connections and will be well prepared for this assignment. Kilbeggan second Bellahill sets a fair standard on the form of his debut under Rules.
An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) and that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Point-To-Point steeplechase in Ireland since 5th October, 2024Weights - 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 6th November). Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb; No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. All horses running in this race must hold a current Hunters Certificate. A Hunter Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2026/2027 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 4th November or the horse will not be qualified to start. The IHRB have suspended the relevant part of Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificate for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season. HRI Directive 10 has been suspended for the purpose of this race and the following procedures for elimination and balloting of horses will apply. (i) The number of declared runners shall be reduced by first balloti