3.37 2m. 5f. 200yds. 13 Declared. W.B. Gavin & Co. H'cap H'dle of €21,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - COVENTRY finished strongly up the Navan hill to land a maiden hurdle last spring and again finished well last time over two miles at Listowel to suggest this step up in trip should suit. The well-bred son of Galileo has also shown stamina on the Flat including when just denied by My Sister Sarah at Listowel back in June. Rachael Blackmore makes a welcome return to action aboard Balko Des Flos, who reappears after running a cracker last time when second to stablemate Minella Times in the Grand National. Discorama is another smart staying chaser making his return over hurdles and it will be interesting to see if the market speaks in their favour. Jiving Jerry has a chance off a light weight, while Punchestown Festival winner Guiri is another to consider.
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.