5.20 3m. 8 Declared. Irish Mirror Novice H'dle (Grade 1) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - It would be a richly deserved success for jockey Johnny Moore, if Albert Bartlett hero VANILLIER were to follow up here. Of course the Wexford man had to miss out on Vanillier, and another Cheltenham winner too, Flooring Porter, as he was suffering with rib injuries. Back in the swing of things now, including on a winner recently, Moore will be hopeful that Vanillier can produce a performance again in keeping with his Cotswolds walk in the park. If he does the grey will be difficult to keep tabs on, though one only has to glance at the early betting to see that there is no shortage of worthy opposition, including other festival victors, Galopin Des Champs and Telmesomethinggirl. Cheek-pieces are swapped for blinkers with Streets Of Doyen. He’s been busy but he looks tough enough to cope.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o 11st 11lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs