3.55 2m. 7f. 110yds. 12 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nov. H'cap S'ch (Grade B) of €60,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €36,000.00 2nd - €12,000.00 3rd - €6,000.00 4th - €3,000.00 5th - €1,800.00 6th - €1,200.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - YEAH MAN appears to be on a favourable mark and should relish this stamina test. The point-to-point winner caught the eye when keeping on behind Arctic Ambition on his only previous handicap chase start at Thurles and enjoyed the step up in trip last time when taking a maiden hurdle at the same venue. Temptationinmilan and Galon De Vauzelle fought out a very tight finish over course and distance last month, while Shantreusse is weighted to reverse Punchestown places with Must Be Obeyed and is fitted with cheek pieces for the first time. JP McManus has a trio of runners all stepping up in trip and any market support would be interesting especially for the lightly weighted Better Times Ahead.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 1st May 2022, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons that are EBF eligible and that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 15th March 2023Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.