Monday 11 September · Galway, Eire
15:20 Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle
- Distance
- 2m 0f 130y
- Going
- Soft
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 13000
- Runners
- 15
Race preview
ALVANIY could be the answer to a tricky race. He was a market mover in Galway last month, but came in fifth. That was his first run since switching to Willie Mullins, though, who drops him back in trip now. Notably, he was runner-up in a Ballinrobe bumper over a similar trip to this one for his former trainer. Harley Street is a former Curragh maiden winner who must have been showing up well at home as he made his debut in a Grade 3 juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse in February where he finished last of five. He was off for a long time before reappearing with a second-place finish in a Down Royal maiden hurdle at the start of the month and will strip fitter for that run. Hashtag Pretender showed plenty of promise when second in a maiden hurdle at Killarney last month. He wasn't at his best in subsequent placed runs at Roscommon and Tramore, but a return to better ground should aid his cause. Walmix and Smokey Putnum are others to consider.