2.30 2m. 4f. 176yds. 5 Declared. Pierce Molony Memorial Novice S'chase (Grade 3) of €30,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - The decision to keep HIGH CLASS HERO at home this week can reap rewards here. The Brown Advisory at Cheltenham was initially mentioned as the target for the Sulamani gelding after an impressive victory at Punchestown last month. This is obviously an easier assignment and he sets a fair standard off a mark of 148. Stablemate Fun Fun Fun disappointed at Exeter last month but lost a front shoe then and can be forgiven the below par showing. She had been impressive on her chase debut at Naas and could be the danger now. Prairie Dancer fell early when pitched into Grade 1 company last time and this is a more suitable target now. He’s capable of reaching the frame.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra