1.55 2m. 3f. 165yds. 10 Declared. Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice S'chase (Grade 1) of €85,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €51,000.00 2nd - €17,000.00 3rd - €8,500.00 4th - €4,250.00 5th - €2,550.00 6th - €1,700.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A very strong renewal of this Grade 1 contest. Willie Mullins saddles five of the 11 declared, with Paul Townend opting to partner Gaillard Du Mesnil, the only horse in the line-up without a win over fences to his name. Third on his five starts to date over the larger obstacles, another bold showing can be expected from the French bred six-year-old. Adamantly Chosen and Authorized Art are other leading contenders from Closutton. Gordon Elliott saddles Three Stripe Life and MIGHTY POTTER, with preference for the latter. Both were successful on debut over fences, with the selection a dual winner at the highest level over flights. He beat his stable companion when they clashed at Leopardstown in December of last year and he has always been considered as a chaser in the making. Banbridge has been impressive in two starts this season but will need to produce a career best performance if he is to win this. Thedevilscoachman and Enniskerry are others that can't be dismissed.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs