4.15 2m. 1f. 5 Declared. Cheestrings Rated Novice S'chase of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - ANYTHING WILL DO has an impressive strike rate of five wins from nine starts and he should prove too good for his five rivals here. A winner on debut at the Harvest Festival twelve months ago, the son of Westerner has done little wrong since. Successful on his first try over fences at Killarney last month, the form since received a boost with Line Out, who finished fourth, scoring at Ballinrobe. Popong is given second preference. Beaten just have a length by the selection when they clashed over hurdles at Punchestown in November, the Henry de Bromhead trained bay most recently filled the runner-up spot on her debut over fences. That was a slightly disappointing performance, but she can be expected to improve from it. Roscommon winner Got Trumped is likely to have plenty of supporters and he should give a good account of himself. Andalusa was perhaps a fortunate winner at Tramore on her last start and she looks one to oppose.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 130 or less in hurdle races)Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra