3.25 3m. 1f. 110yds. 4 Declared. Fingal Hygiene & Safety Rated Nov. S'ch of €16,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Cushinstown Finest is in at Thurles on Thursday as well and perhaps this is best left to Joseph O’Brien with CHOUNGAYA and High Sparrow. It’s hard to argue that anything arrives here in better order than Choungaya, as he does so on the back of a win, achieved at this venue nineteen days back. That extended two mile five furlong contest turned into a sprint, which likely wouldn’t suit the selection as he stays well. To that end going up to three miles one furlong plus looks good for Choungaya. Macgiloney was dining at the top table last time but would most probably benefit from better ground more than anything else. Key Commander was good at Thurles before Christmas. He was underwhelming back at the County Tipperary venue since. However this fellow is still only a six-year-old and as stamina appears to be his strong suit this assignment ought to play to his strengths.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 125 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 126-135)Weights - 5-y-o 10st 11lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 4lbsPenalties - Performances before 23rd February - for every 1lb above the rating of 125 1lb extra On or after 23rd February - for each race won 5lb extra