Felix Yonger, the most appealing candidate for Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown
Felix Yonger is the only one representing Willie Mullins in the Grade 1 Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle, taking place at Punchestown on Friday, April 27, 2012.
The champion handler has won this race five times in the last 10 years. He is in great position to add another win to his tally, as his trainee, Felix Yonger, is the most appealing contender for today’s 2m4f meeting.
The officials are due to kick off the proceedings at 18:05 GMT. Among the confirmed entries are: Felix Yonger, Lyreen Legend, Colour Squadron, Jenari, Dedigout, Benefficient, Rebel Fitz and Texas Jack. A purse of €49,600 is
reserved for the triumphant runner.
Felix Yonger has been producing good results since the start of his career. The six-year-old started off this year with a terrific performance at Naas.
The Grade 2 paddypower.com Novice Hurdle saw him beating Dressedtothenines by three lengths to ensure the top place. In the following race, he was pretty impressive, but could not deliver a winning performance.
In the Grade 1 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival, the Graham Wylie-owned faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Simonsig.
Since he is in decent form these days, the bookies are not reluctant to give him the highest starting price. Among his opponents, Lyreen Legend is the most dangerous one.
At the start of last month, the five-year-old displayed a wonderful performance, clinching the top spot in the Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles.
D. T. Hughes’ trainee could maintain good standards afterwards and as a result, ended up third in the Grade 2 Coolmore N.H Sires Ask & Getaway Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse earlier this month.
He was outsmarted by Jenari, who is looking confident after his excellent win. Lyreen Legend would look to take revenge of his recent trouncing and thus, an entertaining clash is on the cards.
Jenari and Lyreen Legend are talented runners, but they cannot be preferred over Felix Yonger. Mullins’ trainee is expected to display an impressive performance to bag the winning cheque quite easily.
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