1.25 2m. 160yds. 4 Declared. Kerry Group Hilly Way S'chase (Grade 2) of €70,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €42,000.00 2nd - €14,000.00 3rd - €7,000.00 4th - €3,500.00 5th - €2,100.00 6th - €1,400.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - CHACUN POUR SOI has a nice bit in hand on ratings and can get his season off to a winning start. His mark rose to 172 after beating Min at the Dublin Racing Festival in February before a setback ruled him out of the Champion Chase the following month. He has to give a fair bit of weight to some useful rivals but, if anywhere near his best, this should be a straightforward task. Chosen Mate has a first outing over fences since winning the Grand Annual and has race fitness on his side, while Darasso was a Grade 2 winner over this trip last year but his last few runs have been underwhelming and cheekpieces are now tried. Cash Back is an exciting front-runner at his best and connections will be hoping for a clear round to get his chasing career back on track.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 6lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st June, 2019 Winner of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 6lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 8lb extra