With supplementary entries closing by 12 noon January 24th. The BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Guaranteed value of EUR110,000 (Generously sponsored by BHP Insurance Ltd.) Of which the second will receive EUR22,000, the third EUR11,000, the fourth EUR5,500, the fifth EUR3,300 and the sixth EUR2,200
Comment:
led, pressed from before 2 out, asserted approaching last where slight mistake, kept on well run-in, reduced lead close home but always looking likely to maintain advantage
Comment:
raced in moderate 3rd, closed to almost dispute moderate 2nd when slight mistake last and left chasing winner, ran on well run-in, not bridge gap
Comment:
in rear, pushed along briefly 4th, pushed along again 5th, soon no danger, left distant 3rd from last
Comment:
tracked leader, closed up approaching 2 out where jumped right, soon under pressure, not match winner and almost joined for 2nd when fell last
Non-Runners: Faugheen
2016: Faugheen 8 11-10, R. Walsh, W.P. Mullins 3/10 Fav
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