3.10 3m. 6 Declared. I.S.F.EBF Captain Christy Rated Nov.S'ch of €18,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - He was second alright, but that was a pretty underwhelming effort from Touch Of Oscar at Punchestown on Tuesday. It’ll be interesting to see if Joseph O’Brien turns out the locally-owned six-year-old quickly, and at least this three mile trip promises to be up the alley of the track winning maiden hurdler. Of course this is much more difficult but WHATSYOURSTATUS was a revelation when romping home at Tramore last time. It was good to see the one he beat there, Champagne Beauty, give the form at boost when triumphing in style at Roscommon on Monday. This stamina test now may even see Whatsyourstatus in a better light. That 125 rating says Aforementioned is the one to beat. He needs to tidy up his jumping. As his overall record shows he’s definitely beatable.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 125 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 125 or less in hurdle races)Weights - 11st 5lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra