5.20 3m. 2f. 23 Declared. Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £75,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €36,668.00 2nd - €18,330.00 3rd - €9,165.00 4th - €4,582.00 5th - €2,295.00 6th - €1,148.00
Formscan - Derek O'Connor carried the JP McManus colours to victory in this contest last year and the leading amateur partners Johnnywho this time. The latter finished last of three at Windsor in January, but was eased down on the run-in and much better is expected from him. Sa Majeste also sports the McManus colours and just prevailed at Fairyhouse last time. There looks more to come from Willie Mullins' inmate over this extra distance, while Midnight Our Fred has finished second over these fences three times now and faced a stiff task when runner-up in a Listed handicap at Leopardstown on his latest start. Nine Graces is 13lb higher than when scoring at Punchestown, but MINT BOY looks potentially well treated representing last year's winning trainer. Gavin Cromwell's improving chaser is only 4lb higher than when third over 2m7f at Punchestown last month and should prove a more potent force here with his stamina brought into play.