3.00 2m. 6f. 111yds. 5 Declared. Mongey Communications S'chase of €16,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - JON SNOW has a course hurdles win to his name and, having missed all of last year, has shown a good level of form in two starts over fences this summer. He was third over 2m2f here on chase debut and first two finished in the same positions in a Grade 3 at Roscommon last week. The French-bred then stepped up in trip to win at Killarney so there are no stamina concerns and he clearly acts well on the course at Ballybrit. Frontal Assault is obviously a danger on the form of his second to Lord Lariat in the Irish Grand National. He also had some smart novice form last term but doesn’t have a great record fresh and may be vulnerable after his summer break. Darrens Hope was a disappointment at Listowel but the trip was too sharp for her and the ground too lively. She had some very creditable runs in good novice company last season and, with a run under her belt and the likelihood of easier ground, a much better run can be expected
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won more than one steeplechase Weights - 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalty - Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra