3.25 3m. 125yds. 8 Declared. Finlay Ford At Naas 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 Gary Carson - A competitive looking renewal of this and FLICKER OF HOPE can give a few pounds away to his rivals. The Buck’s Boum gelding beat a good field over course and distance here 16 days ago. He had done well to win over two-and-a-half miles at Fairyhouse previously but really comes into his own with a stiffer test of stamina. The obvious danger is Blaze The Way, who also blossomed when stepped up in trip at Cheltenham last month. He beat a strong field in good style then in handicap company and should be a big player now in this grade. Argento Boy won well at Punchestown last time and is another that has to come into calculations.%0A%0A
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 10st 7lbs 6-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.Penalties - 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