1.23 2m. 4f. 10 Declared. Irish Stall. Farms EBF Beginners S'chase of €14,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - CHAVEZ catches the eye on chasing debut on his first start for Willie Mullins. He won a Chepstow bumper for Paul Nicholls and was last seen making all over a similar trip to slay the field in an Ascot maiden hurdle in March. He appears to be ground versatile. If Chavez doesn't take to the bigger obstacles, Salmanino sets a fair standard. He was beaten half a length over slightly further in Cork. Jack In The Box is another maiden hurdle winner having his first crack at the bigger obstacles. He was beaten a fair way into third over flights at Thurles in November, but does have the advantage of race fitness.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible and that at entry are rated 116 or less over hurdlesWeights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs