2.20 1m. 7f. 80yds. 12 Declared. Railway Bar 3-Y-O M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 3-y-o
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Two of the eight runners in the 2006 renewal of this race managed to jump the first flight (in a race won by Rusty Red) and today's renewal of this first three year old hurdle race of the year looks useful, with preference for JEFF KIDDER. JEFF KIDDER has proven himself a very able flat performer and while he has yet to win in that sphere, his latest two runs were good efforts and notably chased home subsequent winner Shumaker at Ballinrobe last month. JEFF KIDDER would ideally appreciate more of a stamina test over hurdles but hails from a jumps' yard who will have him well primed for this. Similarly Longclaw hails from a jumps' yard and is also a maiden from six flat starts and has shown good ability (he was Listed-placed in American last August). However he has disappointed on his two runs this year and while his jumping should be fine, he comes here with a little to prove with a first-time tongue-tie. Dazzling Darren won three British flat handicaps for current connections last February and has his chance also, as he comes here fit and well and will have no problem at this national hunt trip. Calidus Mirabilis is another with proven flat ability, having won twice, and is also proven at middle-distances and would prefer a sound surface. Little Brother has won on the flat but has a bit to find on flat ratings with some others.
A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at startingWeights - 11st Fillies allowed 7lbs