1.15 2m. 1f. 33yds. 9 Declared. Franciscan Well Rated Novice H'dle of €14,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - The progressive CHAMPELLA may prove the pick in a tricky looking contest. The Champs Elysees mare did well to win in testing conditions at Wexford on her most recent start, toughing it out after travelling well throughout the race. She will appreciate a bit of nicer ground here. Gordon Elliott saddles two and Davy Russell gets the leg up on An Mhi. The Walk In The Park gelding has bumped into Facile Vega and a smart looking prospect in Indiana Dream on his last couple of outings and this looks a nice race for him now. Bottom weight Marelly comes here in fine form but is taking a step up in grade now.
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 110 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 111-123)Weights - 11st 1lbsPenalties - Performances before 19th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 110 1lb extra On or after 19th January - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra