4.50 2m. 4f. 127yds. 9 Declared. Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £120,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €67,524.00 2nd - €25,440.00 3rd - €12,732.00 4th - €6,360.00 5th - €3,192.00 6th - €1,596.00 7th - €792.00 8th - €408.00
Formscan - Second in the race last year, Allegorie De Vassy warmed up for her bid to go one better by defeating the reopposing Riviere D'etel at Naas last month. She can confirm that form, but DINOBLUE, who has improved tenfold since filling the runner-up spot in the Grand Annual 12 months ago, might prove to be too strong. Having landed a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over the festive period, she was no match for El Fabiolo in the Dublin Chase last month. Stamina is unlikely to pose an issue over this longer trip and the top-rated daughter of Doctor Dino can get back on track against her own sex. The manner in which Limerick Lace won the Silver Vase at Doncaster would suggest she ought to be more than capable of making her mark at this higher level, along with stablemate Brides Hill, who also gained Listed honours when winning at Huntingdon in January. Marsh Wren launched a successful Irish raid when winning at Thurles 22 days ago and she is another to consider.