1.40 2m. 4f. 78yds. 6 Declared. Horse & Jockey Hotel S'chase (Grade 2) of €36,500.00 6-y-o plus
1st - €21,900.00 2nd - €7,300.00 3rd - €3,650.00 4th - €1,825.00 5th - €1,095.00 6th - €730.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - This looks like a nice opportunity for CHACUN POUR SOI to get back in the winners enclosure. The Policy Maker gelding went to post favourite in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown over Christmas but a bad mistake two from home then ended his chances. He still looks to retain plenty of ability and it will be interesting to see him stepping up to this trip now. He holds entries in the Irish Gold Cup and Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham so Willie Mullins obviously thinks going further won't be an issue. Fakir D'oudairies is the obvious danger. The Kapgarde gelding has been a wonderful servant for connections with four Grade 1 wins under his belt. He was no match for Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs at Punchestown on his return but is still a smart performer and the fact that he is best at this trip makes him a danger to the selection. Royal Rendezvous is the other 160+ runner in the field but has a bit to prove after a tame effort in the Savills Chase on his return.
A steeplechase for six years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st July, 2021 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