4.10 2m. 62yds. 8 Declared. Orchard Thieves Beginners S'chase 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 Alan Magee - The Gigginstown-owned pair Arvico Bleu and Dis Donc both have plenty of experience over fences and obvious claims on form. The latter was denied close home by Star Max on his penultimate start at Fairyhouse, while Arvico Bleu was filling the runner-up spot for the fifth time over fences when touched off by Gold Des Bois at Ballinrobe last month. However, both are frustrating to follow and perhaps DRUID’S ALTAR may prove a better alternative. The four-year-old is already the pick of these over hurdles having won at Punchestown and Naas, and he was highly tried this spring at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals. He receives a big chunk of weight from the aforementioned pair with Shane Fitzgerald also good value for his 7lb claim.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 3rd May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2021 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)