3.25 2m. 4f. 90yds. 5 Declared. Webster Cup S'chase (Grade 2) of €36,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €21,900.00 2nd - €7,300.00 3rd - €3,650.00 4th - €1,825.00 5th - €1,095.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - ANY SECOND NOW is the one to beat at the weights. Last year's Grand National runner-up is on course for another tilt at the Aintree showpiece and this looks a nice warm-up. The Oscar gelding ran well over this trip when chasing home Saint Sam over timber on New Year's Eve and has a touch of class. He is versatile trip-wise having won this same race a couple of years ago when it was run over two miles. Velvet Elvis is another National hope having a spin over shorter here and comes into the race off the back of a good win at Fairyhouse. He has to be respected but may not have the same gears as Any Second Now. Darver Star hasn't quite shown the same level over fences that he has over hurdles but can't be discounted in a small field. Kerry National winner Busselton is another that has to be given consideration on his return from a short break.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 11st 1lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st September, 2021 Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra