Racecards
20:20 Bellewstown (IRE)
Anglo Printers Novice Hurdle
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €7,246
- 2nd: €1,680
- 3rd: €734
- 4th: €420
- Form 0-3411
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey K C Sexton
led, ridden before 2 out, headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd last, kept on same pace
- Form 4236-11
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey M A Enright
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in, comfortably
- Form 9-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey Paul Carberry
held up in 3rd, ridden after 2 out, 2nd last, kept on same pace run-in, no impression on winner
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Verdict
In receipt of 10lb from the two penalised winners, HENRY HIGGINS can gain his first victory over hurdles after his success on the Flat at Leopardstown a month ago. All of his three runs over hurdles were in Grade 1 or 2 company and this represents a big drop in class. Kevin Sexton's claim reduces Cape Glory's burden and his mount enters the fray in superb form though his recent victories have been over 2m4f. Indian Icon will be much more at home over this trip and he's taken as the main threat after landing a strong Kilbeggan handicap in good style last month.