4.00 2m. 1f. 160yds. 6 Declared. Book Online 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 - IRISH BLAZE's tearaway tendency could work in his favour against two principal rivals who make their respective chase debuts. Fortunate to finish second at Leopardstown last Sunday, his form is nonetheless useful with a front-running style being as asset against lesser-experienced rivals. Clifton Warrior was a 13lb higher-rated hurdler who will be well schooled for his chase debut but worryingly pulled up in December, when reported to have 'never travelled'. He has bounced back from a pulled up run in the past, but will be tested by today's strong early pace. All Those Years is rated 123 over hurdles and also debuts over fences, having run well in a smart handicap last month. However, he has had many training setbacks and faces a fair task on fences debut. Flindt, declared at Navan on Saturday, needs to show more in first-time cheekpieces.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs