3.25 2m. 4f. 90yds. 5 Declared. Webster Cup S'chase (Grade 2) of €36,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €21,900.00 2nd - €7,300.00 3rd - €3,650.00 4th - €1,825.00 5th - €1,095.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - ANY SECOND NOW can take this Grade 2 contest en route to another crack at the Grand National next month. The Ted Walsh trained 11-year-old, who won the race when it was run over the minimum distance two year ago, will be even more suited to the extra half mile now. Well clear on ratings and adaptable tripwise, he can sign off with a win before Aintree. Kerry National winner Busselton ran a nice race when fifth in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury subsequently. He could be a danger if allowed dictate matters in this small field. Velvet Elvis reserves his best for races where the numbers are few, so, he too, could be a danger in what has the potential to become a tactical affair.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 11st 1lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st September, 2021 Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra