3.20 2m. 3f. 150yds. 12 Declared. Club Orange Beginners S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - MAGIC TRICKS reached a mark of 145 over hurdles so, if he takes to fences, would take a bit of beating. It looks a shrewd move to start his chasing career here as this is where he scooped a valuable handicap hurdle in November. Ottoman Style has the benefit of an opening fourth over fences at Fairyhouse in November. The form has been very well franked and he won over hurdles on his sole previous visit here. Fathom Two has shown a real aptitude for Downpatrick and is interesting making his chasing bow at another northern venue. Sportinthepark is a potential improver switching to fences while Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa is another to consider.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 2nd May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)