5.25 2m. 75yds. 6 Declared. Barberstown Castle Novice S'chase (Grade 1) of €125,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €75,000.00 2nd - €25,000.00 3rd - €12,500.00 4th - €6,250.00 5th - €3,750.00 6th - €2,500.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - It’s hard to oppose MAJBOROUGH here as he bids for compensation after an unlucky defeat in the Arkle at Cheltenham. The Martinborough gelding did well to stand up after a blunder at the second last then and wasn’t good at the final fence either, eventually picking up again on the run-in to finish a close third to Jango Baie. He can turn the tables now on Only By Night, who was only a short-head in front of the selection at the line that day, in a thrilling finish. The mare ran a cracker that day and looks like the main danger. There still looks to be untapped potential with Jeannot Lapin and he can fill the places.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs