Tuesday 22 February · Navan, Eire
15:30 Meath Farm Machinery Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2)
- Distance
- 2m 5f 0y
- Going
- Heavy
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 10501
- Runners
- 20
Race preview
NICOLE'S MILAN is a five-time winner who is very much proven at this grade and is holding his form aged 11. The latest of his four hurdle wins was at Fairyhouse in December and he comes here fit and well for this ordinary handicap. Smash The Lamp showed improved form in recent times and while she can overcome a 6lb ratings hike for winning at Punchestown last month, meets softer ground conditions today. Westy Fox was well held in two chase runs this season but did show his old form over hurdles at Gowran and is also proven at this grade and on testing ground. Hymie Weiss has claims on best form but was well held last month. Waittillitellyou averages one run a year but offered some encouragement for tolerant connections at Naas last month.