4.00 2m. 1f. 7 Declared. Strings & Things Rated Novice S'chase of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - POSEIDON is back under Charles Byrnes' tutelage and can be relied upon under Sean O'Keeffe at a local festival, following two good runs. A capable hurdler, POSEIDON's two recent chase runs were encouraging, has ground and trip in his favour and receives 10lbs from top weight Grange Walk. Grange Walk was a winner at Sligo on Wednesday and while he has obvious claims on suitable trip and ground, isn't helped by his double-penalty. Gevrey won a maiden hurdle in November and while placed at the Punchestown festival in April, was a little disappointing at Downpatrick and makes his chase debut. Stablemate Coach Carter won his maiden hurdle last March but disappointed on his last start and runs in a first-time hood on chase debut. Mattie's Mountain progressed very well last winter and being a big chasing type, could figure on chase debut at his local track. Slige Dala is capable but would ideally prefer a little further and makes his chase debut.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 130 or less in hurdle races)Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two or more steeplechases 10lb extra