12.30 2m. 4f. 29yds. 12 Declared. Bar One Racing 100% Acca Boost Beg. S'ch of €13,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - SLADE STEEL ought to step forward from his runner-up spot on chasing debut at Navan. Last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner was expected to make a winning transition to the bigger obstacles, but he was outgunned by a worthy opponent. There is improvement to come in his jumping and it may come here as he has enjoyed racing in Naas before. Lecky Watson kept very good company over flights and was only half a length behind Slade Steel in second in a Grade 2 at Navan last year, so has to be respected on his first crack at fences. Staffordshire Knot couldn't a blow on an easy winner in Fairyhouse, but there should be races to be won with him.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs