1.30 2m. 6f. 120yds. 5 Declared. McMahons Irish EBF Dawn Run (M) Nov S'ch (Grade 2) of €41,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €24,600.00 2nd - €8,200.00 3rd - €4,100.00 4th - €2,050.00 5th - €1,230.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - ALLEGORIE DE VASSEY looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to pick up further black type against largely inferior opposition. The Willie Mullins trained mare won a Grade 3 hurdle at Fairyhouse in January, easily beating a subsequent Grade 1 winner in the process. With a hurdle mark of 137, the five-year-old would have been giving plenty of weight to these rivals but can race off levels in this novice chase. Broomfield Hall is a credible opponent having won her last four starts including both runs over fences. As a mare on the upgrade she shouldn't be underestimated despite needing to find more in order to trouble the Mullins representative. Malina Girl has proved very consistent since switching to fences and is capable of a big run in this small field.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligibleWeights - 4-y-o 10st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 12lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra