Thursday 17 July · Killarney, Eire
17:01 Laurels Pub Maiden Hurdle
- Distance
- 2m 4f 85y
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 9999
- Runners
- 15
Race preview
The 118-rated SON OF ANARCHY gains marginal preference with his experience over obstacles. Gordon Elliott's charge won a maiden point by 15 lengths before running an encouraging race when fourth in a Punchestown maiden behind The Big Westerner on his hurdling debut. He's been disappointing since, but his recent second inspires more confidence and he can break his duck at the sixth attempt under Rules. Bumper winners Oneinthewell and Moon Eclipse have similar profiles as, after winning at Leopardstown on debut, neither figured in Listed company on their next start. The former has a great amount of potential based on his introduction when beating subsequent winner Eternal Echo. Moon Eclipse showed real promise, despite greenness, when coming from the rear to win on debut, but hasn't really progressed as perhaps expected and her recent hurdling debut offered minor encouragement. Cocovic took his form to a new level on his last start and may improve once more with the hood going back on.