4.30 3m. 1f. 110yds. 7 Declared. Quinlan Financial Rated Novice S'chase of €16,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - SALMANINO enjoyed himself when making all over an extended 2m6f in Punchestown. He won by more than four lengths and the runner-up has since franked the form in a handicap chase at Gowran Park. Salmanino won over a 3m trip during his hurdling career. Ballykeel is the highest-rated horse in the race. Corey McGivern takes a useful 7lb off his back and the pair should enjoy a good spin. They were only caught in the final strides of a 3m handicap chase at Down Royal in January. Brideswell Lad was fifth over an inadequate trip in Fairyhouse last month. He had a productive second-half to last year and garnered victories in Limerick and Wexford. He has a better chance than most of the remainder.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 116 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 117-130)Weights - 5-y-o 10st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 11stPenalties - Performances before 21st February - for every 1lb above the rating of 116 1lb extra On or after 21st February - for each race won 7lb extra