5.10 2m. 61yds. 12 Declared. Broderick's Electrical M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Terrific to see MALONE ROAD back in action. He carried a huge reputation after a couple of impressive wide-margin victories in bumpers at Down Royal and Punchestown in November 2018, which saw him put in as ante-post favourite for the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival in 2019. He hasn't been seen since, though, due to knee issues, so has a massive absence to overcome. It would be fair to say that he will come on for this comeback run but, if straight enough, should be more than capable of beating this opposition on hurdling debut. Doubtless, connections will be monitoring the warm weather as they wouldn't want quick ground for the former point-to-point winner. As Stivers and Robin Des Sivola are non runners, Malone Road's stablemate Uncle Henry (on first start for Elliott) has a shot at prize money, but has a similar lay-off to overcome. Get A Price was runner-up in two maiden hurdles last summer, and should strip fitter after an unplaced run in a beginners' chase at Kilbeggan in July. He could chase the selection home. Denis Hogan's Doyen Dancer can come on from a seasonal reappearance fifth at Gowran Park last month.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs