4.20 2m. 4f. 9 Declared. Holden Fleet Management Beginners S'ch of €13,000.00 5-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 Gary Carson - AIN'T THAT A SHAME is the one to beat here off his official mark of 146. The Jeremy gelding looked like the winner when hitting the front travelling well approaching the straight in the ultra-competitive Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas but was collared on the run-in, eventually finishing a close fourth. This looks an easier task now. Gars De Sceaux, rated 133, could be the one to give him most to do. The Saddler Maker gelding was returning from a lengthy break when third at Navan in January and is entitled to improve a bit from that. Macs Charm ran well when chasing home Grandero Bello over course and distance three weeks ago and is another for the shortlist.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 5-y-o 11st 10lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs