3.33 3m. 11 Declared. Rathbarry & Glenview (M) Hunters S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Recent Borris House winner NATIVE SONG can gain a first success under rules. Winner of two of her three runs in point-to-points, the daughter of Fame And Glory has yet to reach the frame on the track but has time on her side. Trainer Paul Kiely has been amongst the winners of late. Aleish Lass was an easy winner of her maiden point at Aghabullogue in January before finishing third in her winner of one next time. Mick Winters has been sending out a few winners again in recent months, so the lightly raced five-year-old has her chance. Dul Ar Aghaidh hasn't been in the best of form on her most recent starts but the Liam Burke-trained mare could improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces here.
A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing and that have between 19th September, 2020 and 26th March, 2024 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in IrelandWeights - 5-y-o 11st 9lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 11lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. a? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2023/2024 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 26th March or the horse will not be qualified to start. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme) Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 1st April