2.46 2m. 4f. 8 Declared. Christmas Party Dec 11 Rated Novice Hdle of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - CHEMICAL ENERGY had Ferdia a length behind when he was outclassed by the smart My Mate Mozzie at Navan earlier in the month. That was over 2m but the Well Chosen gelding had easily won a maiden over this trip at the same venue and he can confirm the form with the more exposed Ferdia despite being 5lb worse off at the weights. Shane Fitzgerald’s claim could be a crucial advantage for the selection who may have most to fear from topweight Lunar Display. She was runner-up in a slowly-run Grade 3 at Navan last Sunday having gained her second win over hurdles at Wexford in October. Cheltenham winner Mc Alpine’s best form is over 2m but Stumptown, who had a smart horse back in third when winning a maiden at Limerick on his racecourse debut, could be open to more improvement going this extra half-mile.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 115 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 116-125)Weights - 11stPenalties - Performances before 23rd November - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra On or after 23rd November - for each hurdle race won 5lb extra