2.10 2m. 3f. 160yds. 6 Declared. Madigan Group Novice S'chase (Grade 3) of €36,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €21,900.00 2nd - €7,300.00 3rd - €3,650.00 4th - €1,825.00 5th - €1,095.00 6th - €730.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - HA D'OR was impressive on his chase debut at Fairyhouse just before Christmas and this looks a nice stepping stone for the French-bred. He had some very good form over timber last season, including when just pipped in a Grade 2 contest, and looked like he could be even better over fences with a fine display of jumping last time. Journey With Me always looked the type to come into his own over fences and was a good winner at Naas last time, despite a mistake at the last. He flashed early on over timber and could make up into a smart chaser. Minella Crooner has already had a couple of hard races over fences this season. He was just denied in Grade 2 company on his chase debut here before scoring by a short-head to I Am Maximus at Fairyhouse. That form has taken a knock since. The mare Impervious is another obvious one for the shortlist, having impressed in both her chase starts, but carrying a penalty now against geldings looks a tougher task.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 10st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra