1.25 2m. 3f. 80yds. 9 Declared. BetVictor Irish Racing (M) Novice H'dle of €22,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €13,500.00 2nd - €4,500.00 3rd - €2,250.00 4th - €1,125.00 5th - €675.00 6th - €450.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - CHOICE OF WORDS was very strong at the business end on hurdle debut in Galway and can continue her progression. She made all and galloped home well on the uphill finish to draw seven and a half lengths clear. The six-year-old has plenty of ability as shown when runner-up to Grangee in a Grade 3 mares' bumper at Punchestown in April. Party Central is a big threat. She took a Listed mares' bumper at Fairyhouse in April and made a winning start over flights at Listowel in September. That saw her sent off favourite for the Grade 3 mares' novice hurdle at Down Royal but she dropped out quickly after the penultimate flight. That clearly wasn't her true running and a tongue-strap is now fitted. It wouldn't be surprising to see her leave that run in the rear-view mirror. The Getaway Star is a tough sort who know how to pick up prize money. Banntown Girl didn't get the run of the race when runner-up on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares onlyWeights - 10st 13lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of a Listed or Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of a Grade 2 or a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra