Saturday 5 February · Leopardstown, Eire
14:45 Paddy Power 'I'd Love A Can But Pints Are Cheaper' Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
- Distance
- 3m 0f 0y
- Going
- Yielding
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 100000
- Runners
- 24
Race preview
Panda Boy appreciated the step up to three miles when scoring over course and distance at Christmas and, with just five career starts, could well progress enough to defy an 8lb penalty. DUNBOYNE was seven lengths back in fifth but the 2m7f Thurles maiden hurdle winner was badly hampered at a crucial stage and is fancied to turn the tables. Futurum Regem (third) and A Great View (fourth) also ran well in that Pertemps Qualifier at this venue and merit consideration. Good Time Johnny impressed here at Christmas but has gone up a total of 18lb for two wins over 2m4f, while Priory Park has a similar profile being on a hat-trick after a cosy win also over 2m4f here last time. Maze Runner beat Unexpected Depth in this race 12 months ago, while The Jam Man and Enjoy D'allen are others for the shortlist.