2.50 2m. 7 Declared. Jumps Finale At Naas Rated Novice H'dle of €20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Tactics will be key as recent winners - STRAIGHT JOHN, Raise You Up and Tip Of The Wings - all dictated in their respective races. Straight John encountered some smart types when sixth in a big field on debut at Leopardstown and then took the runner-up berth at Punchestown. He was a comfortable winner on his latest start at that track. Raise You Up is proven over further and was strong at the finish in delivering at Limerick and at this venue, so he's a major contender. Tip Of The Wings, a stablemate of the selection, has to give weight away, but beat an odds-on favourite in Limerick. Dollar Nolimit was patiently ridden to score in Limerick and isn't out of it.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or lessWeights - 4-y-o 10st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbs.Penalties - Additional Weight - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 116-120) 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 121-125) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 126-130) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra