5.05 2m. 130yds. 14 Declared. Hotel Minella Beginners S'chase 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 Donal Murphy - Willie Mullins saddles two here, with Paul Townend opting to partner Gold Dancer over Karafon. Both have been disappointing of late and are difficult to back with any great confidence. Henry de Bromhead is also double-handed, with Le Coq Hardi appearing the pick of his pair. A dual winner last season and most effective on quick ground, the Youmzain six-year-old should give a good account of himself. Bringing some solid recent form to the table, HARSH gets the nod. Fourth in a good quality contest at Wexford and a runner-up when last seen at Cork on Easter Sunday, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Not far behind the selection at Cork, Maidenstreetprince warrants respect, while Nowwhatdoyouthink and the returning Talk In The Park are others of interest.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs