6.23 2m. 1f. 64yds. 8 Declared. RBC Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice H'dle of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Connections were eyeing a novice hurdle at the Galway Festival for TORQUAY ROAD after he obliged in a Sligo maiden hurdle just over a fortnight ago, so it looks significant that he comes here. Miss Gherkin is gunning for a hat-trick after winning well in Leopardstown and Tramore. She is up in class, but her rating of 110 means she should be a factor. Valsorpresa's stable has a good record in this race which gives him a chance, while Andyourbirdcansing and If Any Man Can both arrive in winning form to add spice to the mix. Queen Nel faced a tough task on stable debut at Punchestown, but is far from out of this.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 116 or lessWeights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11stPenalties - Performances before 18th July - for every 1lb above the rating of 102 1lb extra On or after 18th July - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra