5.20 2m. 5 Declared. DAR Golf Newlands S'chase (Grade 3) of €37,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €22,500.00 2nd - €7,500.00 3rd - €3,750.00 4th - €1,875.00 5th - €1,125.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - BLOOD DESTINY should appreciate returning to the minimum trip having been outstayed at Thurles on his reappearance. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding boasts some very smart novice form from last season, including a win at this track. A win here could see him book his Cheltenham ticket, where he would hold live chances in one of the handicaps. The veteran Espanito Bello loves it here but faces a stiff task if he is to record another success at his favourite track. At the same time, the 11-year-old looks the biggest threat to the Mullins contender. Rebel Gold, another in the twilight of a successful career, might be good enough to take minor honours.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st August, 2023 Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra