14:30
Poolcourt Rated Hurdle
2m 1f
Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneBUDDY RICH could be the answer to a very tricky contest. While a couple of his main rivals are dropping back in trip, the Gordon Elliott trained gelding is racing over his optimum distance. Well fancied for the Grand Annual Chase at Cheltenham, he missed that race and may just have needed a recent outing at Fairyhouse. Off a lower hurdle mark he remains very unexposed so could be well in here. Imperial Ruler has more scope than most having just had the two runs over flights. He was an impressive winner at Easter and should have more to offer. Gladiatorial would be a big threat if fit on his seasonal debut. A tough frontrunner who jumps well, he could be hard to catch if allowed an easy lead.
BUDDY RICH could be the answer to a very tricky contest. While a couple of his main rivals are dropping back in trip, the Gordon Elliott trained gelding is racing over his optimum distance. Well fancied for the Grand Annual Chase at Cheltenham, he missed that race and may just have needed a recent outing at Fairyhouse. Off a lower hurdle mark he remains very unexposed so could be well in here. Imperial Ruler has more scope than most having just had the two runs over flights. He was an impressive winner at Easter and should have more to offer. Gladiatorial would be a big threat if fit on his seasonal debut. A tough frontrunner who jumps well, he could be hard to catch if allowed an easy lead.