1st - €5,175.00 2nd - €1,275.00 3rd - €600.00 4th - €375.00 Fine and sunny

Formscan By Eamonn Murphy - POLLYWOLLYDOODLE is from a good family that includes Siberian Gale (a nine time winner) and Mattock Ranger (won five races including the Cork National). The latter, a full-brother, obviously stayed well and that could be the key to Pollywollydoodle now. Zero from five in bumpers, Eoin Griffin's mare made a solid start over flights when runner-up to Ivy Glen, at Listowel, and going up to three miles now from two and a half is the 'clincher' in Pollywollydoodle's favour. Cases can be made for plenty of her opponents too though. As bumper winners, De Glebe Star and Mr Groocock must concede upwards of eight pounds to the rest so they're nearly opposable on that count alone. Ciarans Oscar sports first-time blinkers but he has a bit to prove now after pulling up at Downpatrick 40 days back. With a couple of third placings to his name, Cool Klan (Barry Geraghty obviously a good booking) has place hopes again but he's beatable. Rated 102, 101 and 96 respectively, Pals Leg, Mimi And Bow and Slaney Conflict all have to be considered but they're certainly vulnerable to an improver. Many will look to Thomond now as the winning 'pointer' tries three miles for the initial occasion under rules. It was disappointing that he couldn't win at Clonmel on Friday night, when second to Goodoldhonkytonk, and that has me of a mind to oppose him here. Local runner Shazner (Andrew Lynch up) could surprise a few if he bounces back to his best. Fromthecloudsabove (tongue-strap on now and first run for a new trainer) is another that might out-run his likely fancy price.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a *race allowed 8lb