3.22 2m. 5f. 121yds. 9 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Nov S'ch of €18,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - JACK IN THE BOX didn't have the clearest passage in Down Royal before finishing third. This former Naas maiden hurdle winner can progress on his second start over fences on ground he should plough through. Must Be Obeyed didn't go unbacked when taking some scalps over an extended 2m7f at Punchestown last month. Afterwards, trainer Tom Gibney said that being a staying chaser is what he always hoped she would end up doing. She is a major threat. Innovated beat Jack In The Box by more than three lengths into third at Down Royal off level weights. He has to give that rival 9lb in this race, but is lightly raced and there could be more in his locker. Sea Ducor reached a mark of 134 over hurdles. He has faced stiff tasks in a couple of beginners' chases, but could certainly make an impact here. Jody Ted flopped in a rated novice chase at Limerick after a wide-margin success in a beginners' chase at Clonmel. His form was also in and out over hurdles. He clearly has ability, but comes with risks.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 114 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 115-125)Weights - 5-y-o 10st 11lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 3lbsPenalties - Performances before 10th January - for every 1lb above the rating of 114 1lb extra On or after 10th January - for each race won 7lb extra