4.00 2m. 15 Declared. Slane (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race of €10,000.00 4/7-y-o
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - JOYEUX MACHIN was in front when a faller two out on his only point-to-point start at Punchestown last spring and ran a cracker when switched to a bumper at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. The son of Saddler Maker was no match for Facile Vega but there is no disgrace in that as the winner is near the head of the market for the Cheltenham Festival bumper and the remainder of the 16-runner field were well strung out behind. Tag Man also made the frame at Leopardstown over Christmas behind the impressive Redemption Day and should have little difficulty winning a bumper, while Nonbinding is another interesting contender after running Killer Mode close at Naas. Don Chalant has joined Willie Mullins since a promising Tipperary debut last term, while impressive point-to-point winner Hartur D’arc is another to note in what should prove an informative race.
An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of RacingWeights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 18th January) may also ride in this race.