3.35 2m. 8 Declared. Tattersalls Ireland Novice H'dle (Grade 1) of €150,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €90,000.00 2nd - €30,000.00 3rd - €15,000.00 4th - €7,500.00 5th - €4,500.00 6th - €3,000.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - SIR GERHARD was top class in bumpers last year scoring three times including at the Cheltenham Festival and did little wrong when switched to hurdles here at Christmas. The Jeremy gelding made all in that 18-runner maiden taking command in the straight and gets the vote to progress again. Stablemate El Fabiolo was very impressive on his Irish debut in a Tramore maiden on New Year’s Day and, while this represents a sharp step up in class, he looks an exciting prospect. My Mate Mozzie was just touched off by Statuaire in the Grade 1 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse. The Champion Hurdle entry has been given a break since by Gavin Cromwell and rates an obvious threat, while Three Stripe Life ran well in a Grade 1 here at Christmas and is preferred to the more experienced Colonel Mustard.
A novice hurdle for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs