4.00 2m. 4f. 12 Declared. Rathronan M'dn Hunters S'chase 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 Michael Graham - GLOBAL ASSEMBLY looks to be another useful hunter chaser from David Christie's supply line. He has won two of his last three point-to-points in Belclare and Kirkistown and, in the other one, he was beaten into second by a horse who was a former Grade 1 winner on the track. War Call was well backed at Limerick last month, but fell at the ninth fence when holding a healthy lead. A hood is now deployed. Johngus finished second behind the clear winner of that race and has solid claims here. Sizing Diamond was a smooth winner of a Necarne point-to-point and could get involved. Wearelongterm was only beaten a neck into second by Global Assembly at Kirkistown. He was a bit disappointing on his next start 'between the flags', though, when a beaten favourite in third. Cheekpieces are reached for.
A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing and that have been placed second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters' Steeplechase in Ireland or first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 5th October, 2019 and 4th January, 2023Weights - 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2022/2023 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 4th January, 2023 or the horse will not be qualified to start.