2.40 2m. 4f. 63yds. 7 Declared. Coolmore NH Sires EBF (M) Novice S'chase (Grade 2) of €50,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €30,000.00 2nd - €10,000.00 3rd - €5,000.00 4th - €2,500.00 5th - €1,500.00 6th - €1,000.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BALLYSHANNON ROSE was a progressive hurdler and has run well in two chases. Built for fences, she won over CD in October and was held behind Cheltenham winner Vanillier when falling in a subsequent Grade 2. Her chase form is on a sound surface and she is smart. Jeremys Flame, Grade 1 placed over hurdles, has also done well over fences. She steps up to this trip for the first time but won well over 2m3f last time, is ground-versatile and is in good form. It is a big ask for Minella Melody to win on chase debut against experienced rivals but she did win on point-to-point debut, spent two seasons hurdling and is also smart. Darrens Hope beat the selection to win over hurdles and while her form can be a little in-and-out, ran well at Limerick latest. Global Equity drops down from Grade 1 company but might find a few too strong while Robinnia was beaten by Global Equity in October.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligibleWeights - 5-y-o 10st 10lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 2lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra