2.15 2m. 1f. 14 Declared. Dan & Joan Moore Memorial H'cap S'chase (Grade A) of €75,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €45,000.00 2nd - €15,000.00 3rd - €7,500.00 4th - €3,750.00 5th - €2,250.00 6th - €1,500.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - In terms of numbers Gigginstown House Stud (four runners and a reserve) and J P McManus (three representatives) dominate here. On the training front Gordon Elliott has four hopes, and the reserve, whilst Joseph O’Brien sends three into battle and Henry de Bromhead fields two as does Willie Mullins. On his handicap chase debut Fan De Blues is interesting for the Closutton maestro with Paul Townend up and a hood now added. Many of these are forced to compete from out of the weights with Cheltenham winner Chosen Mate up top. Another to score in the Cotswolds, albeit not at the festival, CHATHAM STREET LAD, gets the nod. Mick Winters’ charge has been generally impressive since returning this term. He was particularly so in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup last time. Simon Torrens’ presence aboard with his five pound claim makes Chatham Street Lad an appealing proposition. Greatwood Hurdle victor The Shunter will be on all short-lists as well.
A limited handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 3rd January 2021Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 10st 3lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.