Formscan By Tom Weekes - AFFORDALE FURY is absent for 438 days but has been a non-runner twice since Christmas so is likely to be near peak fitness. Runner-up in the 2023 Albert Bartlett Hurdle, he won smartly on his Galway chase debut in October 2023 before presumably suffering an injury in the subsequent Drinmore Chase. Withdrawn from two recent good-ground engagements, he now competes against more exposed types. Fil Dor has been running well in smart races recently and is dependable but has top weight and tries this distance for the first time. Sa Majeste might benefit from stepping up to this distance but needs to improve while admirable veteran Any Second Now is best watched on seasonal reappearance.


Shantou (USA)-Laren(Monsun)
bl1(35)
c1
d1
(Ktda Racing/nick Courtney/cillian Moran)
Rated 146

Affinisea (IRE)-No Greater Fury(Choisir)
(438)
bf
(P L Polly)
Rated 145

Oscar (IRE)-Pretty Neat(Topanoora)
bl+(310)
c1
(John P McManus)
Rated 145

Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.