1.33 2m. 4f. 5 Declared. O'Kelly Brothers Demolition H'dle of €14,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - PINKERTON brings strong recent form to the contest after a runner-up berth over the minimum trip in a Grade A handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse this month. He ought to relish this longer distance. The Ocovango gelding gets a first-time tongue-strap. Longhouse Poet is comfortably the highest rated in the field. He was sixth in the Grand National at Aintree in April. The eight-year-old gelding reappeared over hurdles in Punchestown last month, but was pulled up. He has been extensively campaigned over fences, so doesn't come without risks albeit he could make a significant impression. Charles Byrnes was enthusiastic about Summer Melody when he won a Navan bumper last month. He didn't cut much ice in a subsequent maiden hurdle, but there should be more to come from him.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle raceWeights - 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra