4.50 1m. 7f. 199yds. 19 Declared. Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £125,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €70,338.00 2nd - €26,500.00 3rd - €13,262.00 4th - €6,625.00 5th - €3,325.00 6th - €1,662.00 7th - €825.00 8th - €425.00
Formscan - A fiercely-competitive handicap with only 16lb covering the whole field, but the Henry De Bromhead-trained COEUR SUBLIME is having his first run outside Graded company since January last year and looks primed for big run. Although he was a beaten favourite at Naas last month behind Rebel Gold, who got first run on him that day, the nature of this race should suit better and Ben Harvey's 5lb claim looks another positive. The versatile Final Orders has racked up it five wins on the spin, including over 3m at Down Royal in November and most recently winning the Paddy Power Handicap Chase in impressive style at the Dublin Racing Festival over 2m1f. Dinoblue was sent off 11/8 favourite for the Mares' Novices' Hurdle here last year and although she failed to land a blow that day, chasing looks her game and she may be worth another chance today.