3.30 2m. 7f. 4 Declared. Michael Hickey Memorial S'chase of €25,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - This is effectively a drop in class for GORGEOUS TOM who has finished fourth in his last three races in Grade One company. He beat Monbeg Park by more than five lengths when they contested a Grade 3 novice chase at Cork almost a year ago. Blizzard Of Oz has been building his experience over fences and is up in trip after being pipped by a head when last seen in a valuable novice handicap chase at Punchestown. Rocky's Diamond, who was successful at Grade 2 level over hurdles, impressed on his chasing debut at Galway last month. He is pitched straight into Listed class and is an intriguing runner. The aforementioned Monbeg Park is far from out of contention.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 5th May, 2024Weights - 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two or more steeplechases 4lb extra Of a Listed or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of a Grade 2 steeplechase 10lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra