2.52 3m. 7 Declared. Wilkinstown Beginners S'chase of €13,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MAHLER MISSION, Aoine and Shantreusse jumped the last upsides on New Year's Eve and perhaps Ben Harvey's 5lb claim could sway things. A Listed hurdle winner, the selection disappointed on fences debut but improved at Punchestown and goes on testing ground. Shantreusse beat the selection a head then and while conceding 5lb, is a proven heavy-ground stayer. Aione has overcome absences of 919 days and 729 days and returned following a 258 days break at Punchestown. He has a little to find and was beaten twice over fences last term. Tenzing beat Shantreusse by 10 lengths in November but, notably, is deserted by Paul Townend. Stayer Capilano Bridge was rated 134 over hurdles, likes testing ground and bumped into a high-class winner at Fairyhouse. Genois hasn't run since July while Gars De Sceax is 406 days absent Robinstown debuts over fences.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 5-y-o 11st 4lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs