C1 | 4+
Winner GBP £84,405 - 11 runners
2m 5f
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
Willie Mullins has won this contest seven times including past three renewals. He enters six horses where FINAL DEMAND (1) looks the standout. Created a huge impression making it three from three in the 2m6f G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown last month and can remain unbeaten. Dan Skelton trains THE NEW LION (10) who looks the obvious danger racing for the first time since his facile success in the G1 Challow Novices Hurdle. Top trainer Gordon Elliott saddles THE YELLOW CLAY (11) who must be respected after recording a fourth-straight hurdle success in the G1 Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle (2m4f) during January. POTTERS CHARM (7) can bounce back to his best form adopting first-time tongue-tie. May get involved for the placings.