4.15 2m. 36yds. 9 Declared. Kilmanahan Beginners S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - JOHNGUS is thoroughly frustrating but ran well at Limerick nine days ago. A 24-race maiden, he won a point-to-point last December and while his form is in-and-out, bumped into useful hunter Ultimate Optimist at Christmas and might possibly have benefitted from dropping in distance in a better race at Limerick recently. Course handicap hurdle winner Rolly Bowley Boy has consistent winter form and while he debuts over fences, will be well schooled. Karen's Gift also debuts over fences but is experienced with winning point-to-point form and has a light weight. Lord Gillygooley runs over an inadequate distance on fences debut while lightly-raced Clounts Pride would also prefer further. Speed Gang fell on fences debut and jumped left when pulling up at Punchestown, which is a concern again racing right-handed today.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdlesWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs