4.03 3m. 150yds. 5 Declared. Hugh McMahon Novice S'chase (Grade 3) of €30,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Softening ground is a concern for in-form MONBEG PARK but he might still win. Placed in the Leopardstown Chase in February before landing a Listed chase at that course earlier this month, the selection’s best form is on a sound surface but did manage a bumper success on soft-to-heavy. He has done most of his racing over middle-distances but was graded-placed over hurdles at this trip. Fun Fun Fun is suited by soft and she won nicely on her chase debut, was well held at Exeter last time. Shannon Royale suffered an over-reach at Navan last time while lightly-raced Harry Des Ongrais steps up following a recent beginners chase win.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 10st 10lbs 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra