4.35 2m. 2f. 50yds. 5 Declared. McHale Pro Glide H'dle of €11,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - RUSSIAN DIAMOND reverts back to hurdling and has a leading chance. He was mixing in good company when last seen over fences in October and December. The lay-off isn't a concern as he has won off a seven-month break before. He will handle this better ground. Supreme Jet is 2lb well in with Russian Diamond due to Jack Foley's claim. He is match fit albeit beaten a fair way in a Flat maiden at Sligo. He has plenty of talent in this discipline (won his maiden hurdle in Punchestown by 17 lengths) but may want a bit more juice in the ground. Plains Indian has a chance at these weights but his form is on slower ground. Hope Des Blins hasn't been at her best in her last couple of starts, but is a maiden hurdle winner.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle raceWeights - 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra