2.10 2m. 4f. 16 Declared. Donohoe Marquees M'dn H'dle of €12,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - HE'S OK was the subject of a running and riding enquiry when seventh here over Christmas, with his rider Dillon Maxwell receiving a ten day ban for 'riding in such a way that he was not seen to have made a genuine attempt to obtain from his horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve his best possible placing.' The son of Urban Poet was making his debut for Matthew Smith on that occasion and it was a fine effort considering it was his first outing in twenty-one months. He is likely to come on plenty for that run and it'll be interesting to see how he fares now, stepping up in trip to two-and-a-half miles. French import Fly Smart is likely to have plenty of supporters. The Willie Mullins trained six-year-old was last seen finishing second over flights at Auteuil in October of 2018 and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go one place better now. Noel Meade saddles Barbary Master and newcomer Heisenburg, with the latter a half-brother to three time Grade 1 winner Go Native. The consistent Salt Wind is another leading contender, while Max Flamingo, Corran Cross and Takarengo are others for the shortlist.
A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at startingWeights - 5-y-o 11st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs