12.35 2m. 1f. 8 Declared. Paddy Power Beginners S'chase of €17,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,500.00 2nd - €3,500.00 3rd - €1,750.00 4th - €875.00 5th - €525.00 6th - €350.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - All eyes will be on MARINE NATIONALE as the top-class hurdler makes the switch to fences. The unbeaten son of French Navy impressed in two bumper starts and after opening his account over hurdles at Punchestown, scored twice at Grade 1 level. He overcame a mistake at the last to land the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse but really sealed his reputation when readily beating Facile Vega in the Supreme Novice at Cheltenham. Schooling has reportedly gone well and a clear round should be good enough. Ho My Lord had Monbeg Park over eight lengths behind when runner-up to odds-on stablemate Il Etait Temps at Thurles, while Firm Footings was narrowly denied on his chasing debut at Punchestown. Feu Du Bresil should be winning soon over fences judged on his second to Mister Policeman at Fairyhouse.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs