3.35 2m. 2f. 75yds. 6 Declared. BetVictor Novice S'chase (Grade 3) of €30,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - KING OF KINGSFIELD looks to have decent claims of winning for the third time over fences. A smart hurdler, the Gordon Elliott trained gelding won his first two starts over fences this season. Although beaten at Roscommon on his last run, this looks an easier assignment. Stepping up an additional two furlongs in trip could easily see the former point-to-point winner improve on what he has done to date. Birdie Or Bust has yet to reach the same heights over fences that she did as a hurdler. However, the Henry De Bromhead trained mare showed a bit more when winning at Listowel last month. Blaze The Way has to step up on what he has shown thus far but shouldn't be discounted.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra