11.30 2m. 14 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners S'ch of €13,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Paul Townend returns from injury on high class novice hurdler BLUE LORD who is a notable chase recruit. He was just below top class as a novice hurdler last year and while the presence of a first-time tongue-tie today is interesting, Townend's booking is an obvious positive and he will be well schooled. Cayd Boy was himself a mid 140s rated hurdler who has previous chase experience. He was beaten at Wexford in October but has a race-fitness edge now and should also progress from that chase debut run. El Barra took a while to win over hurdles but ended up winning at the Punchestown festival in April. He is another capable type but being rated 135 over hurdles, has a little to find. Razzle Dazzle Love also has recent chase experience and has some place claims.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligibleWeights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs