3.47 3m. 4f. 120yds. 15 Declared. Randox Ulster National H'cap S'chase of €50,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €30,000.00 2nd - €10,000.00 3rd - €5,000.00 4th - €2,500.00 5th - €1,500.00 6th - €1,000.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - SPACE CADET might follow up last year's win in this race. Lockdown I ended his 2019/20 season prematurely and while he reappeared over hurdles in January, connections will have targeted this race and he comes here following a good third-placing, to Shady Operator in a Punchestown cross-country race last month. Both SPACE CADET and Shady Operator are very closely matched on revised terms from that Punchestown race and while Shady Operator also has strong claims, he was well enough held on his previous handicap chase starts. Fourteen year old Kruzhlinin is the winner of 14 point-to-points and comes here in excellent shape having won a handicap chase at Navan recently. A talented type on his day, Kruzhlinin could run well from his revised mark today with his Cheltenham winning rider again claiming 7lbs. Mon Lino is a dour stayer and while he is frustrating to follow, comes here fit and well and likely to run another good race from his mark. Dubai Devils stays well and has light weight while High Sparrow is proven in these staying chases and can get involved. Nick Lost ran well on reappearance at Thurles in January but was pulled up on his latest run.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (135 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.