1.45 3m. 11 Declared. Jack de Bromhead Christmas H'dle (Grade 1) of €150,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €90,000.00 2nd - €30,000.00 3rd - €15,000.00 4th - €7,500.00 5th - €4,500.00 6th - €3,000.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - FLOORING PORTER can confirm his status as the leading staying hurdler of recent years. The dual Cheltenham Festival winner won this race two years ago and was probably a shade unlucky 12 months ago when old rival Klassical Dream poached a significant lead at the start with the pair finishing over 20 lengths clear of the remainder. The absence of Klassical Dream makes life easier and the selection should benefit from his reappearance giving away weight over an inadequate 2m4f at Navan where Home By The Lee collared Bob Olinger on the run-in. Ashdale Bob, Sire Du Berlais, Zanahiyr and Commander Of Fleet all competed in that Navan event and need to progress.
A hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs