12.32 2m. 2f. 11 Declared. Richard Brennan Fencing Beginners S'ch of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - HIGHLAND CHARGE would prefer deeper ground, but this chasing debutant brings strong hurdling form to the contest. He won his last two races in that sphere including a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Naas in March. Telmesomethinggirl has been keeping very good company over flights and was successful in the Grade 2 mares' novices' hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last season. She failed to complete in her last couple of starts, but this former point-to-point winner is likely to be heavily involved. Glengouly makes this a very competitive beginners' chase. He wasn't at his best when last seen at Punchestown in April, however, he has two hurdle victories to his name and is another winner 'between the flags' who could have a big say on his first crack at racecourse fences.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs