12.20 2m. 7f. 192yds. 12 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners S'ch of €14,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - It's hard to get away from GATEAU DE MIEL. While not one of the leading lights at Knockeen, the French bred has the form to win a race of this standard. Held in third, but still running a fine race, he came down at the last over the course and distance on his most recent start. That was in handicap company and back now in a beginners, he looks the one to beat. Cast Iron is an interesting contender for Joseph O'Brien. Out of action for nearly a year, he came in for plenty of market support on his return at Clonmel. While ultimately disappointing at the Co Tipperary venue, he may have needed the run and could make his presence felt now. Native Gold was successful at Limerick in March and is a leading contender for Eddie Cawley, while Salmanino, Politicise and Fierami are others than warrant respect.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible and that, at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdlesWeights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs