12.25 2m. 100yds. 19 Declared. Irish Racing Industry Fundraiser Mdn Hdl of €12,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - FAN FAN LA TULIPE won a soft-ground maiden on the Flat in his native France a couple of years ago, and there should be more to come from him on Irish turf. He finished down the field when 7/2 for a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse just over a year ago. It is hard to believe that will be the limit of his form, but it worth noting that 14 different winners have come out of that race so it was clearly a very hot contest. Pure Genius showed promise last season when placed in a couple of big-field maiden hurdles. He has questions to answer after an underwhelming seasonal reappearance at this track last month, when well backed. He may have needed the run, though, having been off for almost nine months and will certainly strip fitter for it. Hamundarson was a beaten favourite in two bumpers but showed an aptitude for this game when third on debut at Punchestown. Although he was beaten by seven lengths, the two horses in front of him were the main market leaders so he is entitled to improve.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs