1.55 2m. 4f. 11 Declared. Allman Contracts Novice H'dle of €18,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Willie Mullins' CHAMP KIELY looked potentially very smart when cruising home by 21 lengths on his debut over hurdle in Galway. To put that run into context, the runner-up came out and comfortably won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan on his next start. Lieutenant Highway is unlikely to give him a free pass. He has won his last four races over flights and is progressing very well. His experience will stand him in good stead. Champ Kiely's stablemate, Nos Na Gaoithe, is another to consider after romping home by 13 lengths at Ballinrobe last month. Ambitious Fellow is only rated 1lb inferior to Lieutenant Highway and cannot be ruled out. Senecia looked decent when winning by a wide margin in Wexford.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra Of two hurdle races 10lb extra