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2.50 2m. 4f. 166yds. Chase (Class 1) 5-y-o plus 8 Declared
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1st - £170,850.00 2nd - £64,110.00 3rd - £32,100.00 4th - £15,990.00 5th - £8,040.00 6th - £4,020.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Former festival winners Un de Sceaux and EMPIRE OF DIRT give Ireland a strong hand here.The ground could be a deciding factor, and as a course and distance winner on good going Empire Of Dirt fits the bill.Understandably the sponsors,Gigginstown House Stud,have long since coveted this prize,and they've certainly got Empire Of Dirt with the right man in Gordon Elliott.After a dream start to Cheltenham 2017,many will continue to row in behind Elliott.The Cullentra House handler inherited the Brown Advisory and Merriebelle Stable Plate victor from twelve months ago, on the retirement of Colm Murphy.Empire Of Dirt has run twice for Elliott,winning the Troytown at Navan in November before reaching a career high last time.He finished second behind Friday's Gold Cup hope,Sizing John,in the Irish equivalent.That should leave him well placed for a huge performance now.Gigginstown have a nice back-up in the Henry de Bromhead-trained Sub Lieutenant.The drying ground is not going to help the aforementioned Un de Sceaux,whilst the hero of the hour from 2015, Uxizandre,is set to put in a bold showing.
For five yrs old and upwards which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including March 6th. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including March 9th would merit a minimum rating of 130. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be finalWeights - 11st 10lb.Allowances - Mares allowed 7lb
Dream Well (FR)-Cate Bleue(Katowice)
ts3(32) (Suc A Potts)Rated 160
In the last 3 years Alary (FR) has met
Goldneyev (USA)-Odyssee Du Cellier(Dear Doctor)
cp2(19) d1 (The Bellamy Partnership)Rated 152
In the last 3 years Aso (FR) has met
Westerner (GB)-Rose Of Inchiquin(Roselier)
ts5(32) cd1 (Gigginstown House Stud)Rated 162
In the last 3 years Empire Of Dirt (IRE) has met
Winged Love (IRE)-Credora Storm(Glacial Storm)
cp2(80) d2 (Mr A D Spence)Rated 158
In the last 3 years Josses Hill (IRE) has met
Brian Boru (GB)-Satellite Dancer(Satco)
ts+(56) d1 bf (Ms G Howell)Rated 162
Denham Red (FR)-Hotesse De Sceaux(April Night)
(47) c2 (Edward O'Connell)Rated 169
In the last 3 years Un De Sceaux (FR) has met
Fragrant Mix (IRE)-Jolisandre(Dear Doctor)
cp8(47) c2 d3 (John P McManus)Rated 162
In the last 3 years Uxizandre (FR) has met
Voix Du Nord (FR)-Expoville(Video Rock)
(61) d1 (Mr C R Leech)Rated 154
In the last 3 years Vaniteux (FR) has met
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