6.45 3m. 1f. 8 Declared. Kieran Kelly Memorial Beginners S'chase of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - This step-up in trip to three miles and a furlong should bring out the best in AFOREMENTIONED. A winner of a maiden hurdle at Limerick when trained by Joseph O'Brien, he ran a cracker to finish fourth when tried over three miles in a valuable handicap at the Fairyhouse Easter Festival in 2019. He also ran well to finish second on his debut for Gordon Elliott here last month and he since performed with credit when fourth to Polished Steel in a Grade 3 at Galway. Both of those recent efforts were over shorter trips and he should really appreciate the extra distance now. Doctor Duffy has been turned over at short odds on his two most recent outings. He is tried in a first time visor now and another bold bid looks likely with Cathal Landers taking five pounds off. Minellafordollars is probably best watched on his first run since September, while the four-year-old Bajan Excell is an interesting contender. A dual winner over flights, the son of Helmet gets a weight allowance here on account of his age and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to make his presence felt.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o 11st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs