5.05 2m. 4f. 15 Declared. MansionBet Support Racing Beg. S'chase (DIV I) of €11,000.00 4-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 Michael Graham - In Your Shadow would take plenty of beating if running, however, he was due to line up at Kilbeggan on Friday evening. A patient race was ridden on the six-year-old gelding in Foxrock, and he chased the winner on the run-in before giving best by two and a quarter lengths. It was heartening to see the third home come out and win a handicap chase in Wexford a couple of weeks later. If he wins that beginners' chase at Kilbeggan, he would be ineligible for this race. This could be MINELLA UNITED's game. He didn't cut much ice over hurdles, but it is worth noting that the point-to-point he was runner-up in is working out well. He is in good hands and will know his job. Shamad could go well on chasing debut. He is a good jumper who has been in decent nick over hurdles since racing resumed. He came in second in a pair of handicap hurdles at Bellewstown earlier in the month. Bellewstown handicap hurdle winner Important Message is another to consider on his first crack at fences.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 102 or less over hurdles Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs; 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs; Horses that do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a handicap hurdle rating may enter and run provided their hurdle rating is 102 or less