See also » Mercy making up for lost time
I’m delighted with him in his first chase, I know it’s a belated one,. He was ready to run in a point-to-point back in the day and we didn’t go down that route. I must say John and Michelle Turner have been very patient with him. He just got one or two little niggles that stopped one season and then stopped another. Hopefully now he’s making up for it, that was a lovely performance today. Fair play to him, for his first time over fences to jump like that and Niall gave him a peach. He’s a very good chap. He doesn’t get many outside rides but he has a great strike rate for us. He does all the work with the horses, to be honest with you, and he’s a great young fella. You know how tough this game is so it’s nice to see a young person getting a break now and again. It keeps them going. There is a novice chase in Cheltenham in October and we’re found of that place! . He’s done loads for us now, with the Red Mills race and now this. He’s seems to be a natural at this. We’re just delighted that he’s sound and in one piece and we’ll enjoy him. Paul Hennessy, trainer

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 120 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules in the 2024/2025 season. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Horses that do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a handicap hurdle rating may enter and run provided their hurdle rating is 120 or less at time of entry. Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 1st September