4.30 3m. 170yds. 6 Declared. Congratulations To Naas Hunters S'chase of €13,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,100.00 2nd - €2,700.00 3rd - €1,350.00 4th - €675.00 5th - €405.00 6th - €270.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - BILLAWAY was expected to need the run on his return to action at Thurles last month and with that outing under his belt looks the one to beat now. He failed to make any impression on Winged Leader in the closing stages on his comeback when he looked a bit rusty and the leading hunter chaser, narrowly defeated at Cheltenham last year, can get back on track now. Ask D' Man, stablemate of Winged Leader, looks the obvious danger here. He was a good winner at Clonmel last month and is a progressive type in this sphere. The consistent Cloudy Tuesday looks capable of picking up more prize-money.
A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain or first, second, third or fourth in a Point to Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain between 6th October, 2018 and 7th February, 2022 and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2021 other than Certified Hunters Steeplechases or Farmers RacesWeights - 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. a? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2021/2022 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, not later than 7th February or the horse is not qualified to start. In the case of horses trained in Great Britain, Hunters (Master of Hounds) Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Wellingborough. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have modified the Rules to permit horses for which Master of Hounds Certificates have been registered with the Jockey Club and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Master of Hounds Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters' Steeplechase since 1st November, 2021 are excluded.