1.30 3m. 186yds. 5 Declared. Jim Ryan Memorial Novice S'chase of €15,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - This looks a golden opportunity for SPANISH HARLEM. While yet to win over fences, the chestnut seven-year-old is a battle-hardened handicapper and was an excellent fourth in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April. Off a mark of 139 and with Sean Cleary-Farrell claiming 7lb, the Willie Mullins-trained French bred is difficult to oppose. Successful on his debut over the larger obstacles at Down Royal last month, Baltic Bird is an obvious danger, while No Time To Wait (first-time cheekpieces) is another that warrants respect. Minella Sergeant and Ballinrea complete the line-up and both are likely to struggle.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one steeplechase and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1 or Grade 2 weight-for-age steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extraRiders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2024/2025 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).