5.05 2m. 4f. 14 Declared. Racing Again March 9th M'dn Hunters S'ch of €10,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - SAINT BENEDICT has good course form and might go one better than on his last two visits to this venue. Runner-up in a similar contest last year, he went even closer last time when just touched off by Templebredin in a driving finish in January. The blinkers he sported for the first time then are retained, and the winner franked the form with a respectable run in a much more competitive hunters’ chase at Thurles. Last time out point-to-point winners Fiston Du Mou (from a leading point-to-point yard and with first-time cheekpieces applied) and Clounts Glory (first-time tongue-tie) are respected. First-time headgear is also tried on Complete Sizing who looked a useful prospect when winning his first four point-to-points a few years ago. His track form thus far has been disappointing but he could get competitive here in the hands of Jamie Codd. %0A%0A%0A
A steeplechase for ? Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, and that have between 7th October, 2017 and 24th February, 2021 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland Weights - 5-y-o 11st 11lbs; 6-y-o and up 12st 2lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs; Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2020/2021 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of The I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 24th February, 2021 or the horse will not be qualified to start.