3.20 2m. 4f. 66yds. 5 Declared. Horse & Jockey Hotel S'chase (Grade 2) of €45,000.00 6-y-o plus
1st - €27,000.00 2nd - €9,000.00 3rd - €4,500.00 4th - €2,250.00 5th - €1,350.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Grand veteran APPRECIATE IT has a difficult task at these weights but won last year’s renewal and is retaining form. Winner of the 2021 Supreme Novices Hurdle, the selection was winless for two years prior to scoring here last year and finished last term with a good effort at Sandown. Although now 12, his November course-form reads well as he conceded 10lb to the winner, who subsequently landed the Savilles Chase. Stablemate and top adjusted-rated runner James Du Berlais ran satisfactorily when last of three at Ascot chase last month and is ideally suited by this distance. Gentleman De Mee is closely matched with the selection on Sandown-form but his handicap mark has slipped recently.
A steeplechase for six years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st July, 2024 Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra