5.20 2m. 5f. 13 Declared. Curraghmore Beginners S'chase of €11,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Although there is a possibility that we may not see the best of KITSILANO until he moves into handicap company, it is difficult not to be drawn to the John Joseph Murphy-trained gelding here. A dual point-to-point winner, the six-year-old hinted at better to come in three maiden hurdles over the minimum trip and now steps up in distance for the first time under rules. Hard Rain represents a stable that has an excellent strike rate at this particular venue, so for that reason alone, the Arcadio gelding deserves close consideration. First time cheekpieces may also see the James Dullea-trained runner show further improvement. Top Line Tommy isn't the easiest to win with but has the highest official rating of those to have attained a mark. He should be involved for a place at the very least.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which, at entry, are rated 102 or less over hurdlesWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs