1.10 3m. 1f. 20 Declared. ARKequine P.P. Hogan Cross Country S'ch of €10,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - SINGING BANJO is a 13 year old, 88-rated chaser but excels over banks and can fend off slightly younger pretenders. Winner of the 2021 La Touche, he showed his well-being when second to classy cross-country chaser Delta Work here in November and ran ok at Cheltenham recently. Last year's winner Midnight Maestro follows the tried-and-tested January 22 prep route but has twice been well beaten by the selection, including in November's race. Hardline won a Grade 1 under today's rider in 2018 and while he retains ability for Open point-to-points, makes his banks' debut. Stealthy Tom was second over course and distance in April but hasn't run since May, which is a concern. Stablemate Everlastingpromise makes his banks' debut and would prefer good ground. Jack Hackett makes his banks' debut while Alpha Male lacks a recent run and is now 12.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards over a special Bank/Chase CourseWeights - 5-y-o 10st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2021) Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extraRiders - 1. Persons who hold a Professional Jockeys Licence under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 2. Persons who hold a Category C Permit to Ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 3. Persons who hold a Permit to Ride under N.H. Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificates for the remainder of the 2022/2023 Point To Point Season.