3.48 2m. 4 Declared. Flyingbolt Novice S'chase (Grade 3) of €35,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €21,000.00 2nd - €7,000.00 3rd - €3,500.00 4th - €1,750.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BLOOD DESTINY is 3lb better off with Spillane's Tower after losing out by two lengths to him over further in Punchestown and it could tip the balance his way. He attempted to make all in that Grade 3, but was collared in the closing stages. He has been impressive over this trip in hurdle races at Cork and Fairyhouse and could get into a good rhythm. Spillane's Tower has to give 7lb to all three rivals, but he is a tough sort and there was plenty of merit in that Punchestown victory. He is more than capable of putting in a strong finish. Flanking Maneuver couldn't make an impression in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas, but ought to find this company more palatable. This is quite a drop in trip for him, though. Farmers Lodge won a beginners' chase over CD last month and isn't out of it, but this is a stiff task on paper for him.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra