4.05 2m. 3f. 150yds. 5 Declared. Schooling At Tipperary Rated Nov S'chase of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - RAILWAY HURRICANE should prove difficult to beat despite being vulnerable to an unexposed type. The former point-to-point winner, who has plenty experience over fences, was also just about the best of these over hurdles. While it is an obvious concern that he has yet to win in 12 starts since going chasing, he has reached the frame on five occasions. Motown Maggie impressed when winning a Mares Novice Chase at Listowel but that success means she has to concede weight to most. However, given how well she jumped at the County Kerry track, she looks capable of going close. So Scottish has a bit to find strictly on bare form but gives the impression he is a horse open to plenty improvement over fences. Brampton Belle lacks chasing experience but is a thoroughly unexposed mare.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 123 or less in hurdle races)Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 3lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra