2.45 2m. 2f. 54yds. 7 Declared. Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Schase (Grade 3) of €40,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - It's interesting that Paul Townend sides with SAYLAVEE who didn't appear to give her true showing in Punchestown last time. The Shantou mare never looked comfortable that day when jumping to her left and making a few mistakes. She had been good on her chase debut at Killarney previously and getting a nice chunk of weight from the geldings she may be able to bounce back. Stablemate Horantzau D'airy has won two from three over fences and ran well over two miles at Roscommon last time when chasing home Je T'ai Porte. Ashdale Bob is a classy sort, and won well at Kilbeggan last time, but this may be on the short side for him.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - 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