4.00 2m. 4 Declared. BBA Ireland Ltd Opera Hat (M) S'chase of €25,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - DINOBLUE looks set to be a short price to repeat last year’s success in this Listed contest. Willie Mullins’ charge, winner of the Mares Chase at Cheltenham last term, is the one to beat in this division and it would be a surprise if she was turned over. She did have to survive a last fence scare when scoring at Fairyhouse last time but should collect again with a clear round. Bioluminescence is the danger on official ratings but she needs to improve on her last showing in handicap company at Aintree. Break My Soul was outclassed in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown over Christmas but should be able to get closer now.%0A%0A
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares onlyWeights - 5-y-o 10st 9lbs 6-y-o and up 10st 11lbs.Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st August, 2024 Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra