3.27 2m. 4f. 4 Declared. Red Mills S'chase (Grade 2) of €37,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €22,500.00 2nd - €7,500.00 3rd - €3,750.00 4th - €1,875.00 5th - €1,125.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Willie Mullins saddles three of the five here and HAUT EN COULEURS may prove the pick in a tricky looking contest. The Saint des Saints gelding is still fairly unexposed at this kind of trip and looked set to claim victory in another strong Grade 2 contest at Thurles last time. He just knuckled on landing at the last then and went down as an unlucky loser in a race eventually won by Fakir D'oudairies. The six-year-old kept top company as a novice last season and could develop into a smart sort at this intermediate distance. Top-weight Capodanno has to give weight to his rivals. He was a Grade 1 winner over three miles last season but had some smart form at this trip as well so can't be lightly dismissed. Janidil completes the Mullins trio. He chased home Allaho in the Ryanair last season but disappointed when last seen at Punchestown. The Joseph O'Brien-trained Darasso is an admirable performer and is another that has to be given consideration.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st August, 2021 Winner of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 9lb extra