5.42 3m. 1f. 5 Declared. Irish EBF Rated Captain Christy 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
FormscanBy Michael Graham - TRUE FAITH stayed on well to beat a subsequent winner at Tramore is taken to enjoy this step up in trip. He handled cut in the ground when placed on his penultimate start in Wexford. Blackstair Rocco has finished runner-up in his last two starts at Downpatrick and Ballinrobe, albeit beaten a fair way. He is slightly up in trip, but ought to get it as he was pipped by a head in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Galway last year. Captain Kangaroo was behind Blackstair Rocco in fourth at Ballinrobe, but will appreciate the rain more and, therefore, has a shot at turning the tables. Slige Dala has switched to Gordon Elliott and is not without a chance on ground he will enjoy.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 125 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 125 or less in hurdle races)Weights - 11st 5lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra