2.35 2m. 5f. 110yds. 9 Declared. Randox Health Rated Novice H'dle of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Amateur riders are limited to something around twenty rides against the professionals each year, so some of the big names in the unpaid ranks are choosey about their mounts in such events. Gigginstown House Stud’s Eddie O’Leary rightly waxed lyrical about Rob James after he won on Milan Native in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham back in March. It’s no surprise to see Gordon Elliott ‘jock’ him up here on THE SLIDING ROCK, and that seven pound claim that the Wexford man has, is a big help to the chance of the selection. James’ confidence ought to be well up too, after his win on Victoria Bay at Kilbeggan a week back. Cases can be built for several others, chief among which might be course and distance winner Lighthouse Rose.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 100 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 101-116)Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 12lbsPenalties - Performances before 14th September - for every 1lb above the rating of 100 1lb extra On or after 14th September - for each hurdle race won 5lb extra