4.13 2m. 4f. 86yds. 7 Declared. Bluegrass High Performance Rated Nov Sch of €20,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Stuart Crawford's AYIKO is unexposed over fences and could have a bit more upside than others. His second place in a beginners' chase at Haydock in December was a creditable effort. Gordon Elliott's Slanagaibhgoleir won a beginners' chase over a similar trip at this venue over Christmas. The form of his third on handicap debut at Gowran Park last month received a boost when the winner followed up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel. Elliott also saddles Lucky Lyreen who has Jack Kennedy's assistance. He is a double winner in Down Royal, but has been plying his trade over further for the past year. I Am Lorenzo has to give weight away, but will be eyeing a cheque.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or lessWeights - 10st 13lbs.Penalties - Additional Weight - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 116-120) 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 121-125) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 126-130) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each steeplechase won 7lb extra