5.40 2m. 5f. 61yds. 11 Declared. Join tote.ie M'dn H'dle of €10,000.00 5-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 Gary Carson - This looks a good opportunity to gain a deserved win with CHAMPAGNE SPARKLES. The French-bred has been knocking on the door in some decent maiden hurdles and it was another solid effort last time when he chased home Now Where Or When at Fairyhouse. A similar performance should be enough to score now. Eat The Book was also runner-up last time out when chasing home New Society at Fairyhouse. He was a big price then and it was a significant step forward from his previous form. If he can back that up he has to be a danger now. Fissa switches back to jumping having run in a couple of bumpers. He was a promising third over timber on his debut at Punchestown and has to be given a shout now in a less competitive looking event.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 30th April, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)