2.45 2m. 4f. 17 Declared. I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF M'dn H'dle of €13,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - IL COURRA has to give 8lb and more away to his rivals having won a bumper at Wexford in the autumn but might be just up to the task. The Shantou gelding is progressing over hurdles and kept on well behind Limestone Rock at Naas last time to suggest this 2m4f trip should suit. Simon Cavanagh again claims 7lb. Cavallino represents the powerful Willie Mullins team and looks the obvious threat. A final flight blunder proved costly when third on his hurdling debut at Tramore before Christmas and he now steps up in trip with cheek-pieces fitted. Living’s Boy An Co also spoiled a winning chance last time when drifting across the track on the run-in at Fairyhouse, while Wall Of Fame and James Fort are others to consider.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and have not run as a two or three yr old under Rules of RacingWeights - 5-y-o 11st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs