3.45 3m. 1f. 17yds. 6 Declared. Racing Again Feb. 6th Hunters S'chase of €10,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - WILLITGOAHEAD was unbeaten in three point-to-points in the autumn and made a promising Rules debut at Limerick over Christmas. Sean Doyle's Getaway gelding was outstayed by a useful type when runner-up over an extended 2m6f leaving a slight question mark over his stamina for this longer trip. The ground will be drier here too, but he handled goodish ground in one of his points and his jumping was very assured last time. The selection has more scope for improvement than Limerick fourth Rocky's Howya and can confirm form with the latter who is the likely pace angle in the race. Stablemates Ask D’ Man and Ramillies both ran well in a strong contest on similar ground at Down Royal. %0A%0A
A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 25th September, 2021 and 13th January, 2025 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters in Ireland or in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2024 other than Certified Hunters Steeplechases or Farmers RacesWeights - 5-y-o 10st 13lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2023) Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extraRiders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2024/2025 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of The INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, not later than 13th January or the horse is not qualified to start.