5.00 2m. 4f. 13 Declared. Monksgrange 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 Tom Weekes - CONNA COTTAGE fell on chase debut but had previously run well in a point-to-point. He easily won a December course unplaced horses' maiden hurdle, was in contention when falling at Fairyhouse and drops to a winneable race. Ideal Pal was possibly held by the falling selection in that Fairyhouse race and while rated 116 over hurdles and a six-time flat winner, is by a sprinting stallion and tries this longer distance for the first time. Harvey's Quay, also rated 116 over hurdles, was beaten 85 lengths in that Fairyhouse race and steps up in distance. Old Soul might prefer further but won over hurdles in December and ran well on chase debut. Hurdle winner Queen Jane receives a useful mares' allowance but debuts over fences. Pats Choice needed to be cajoled along at Down Royal while Willywampus, a 20-race maiden, returns from a mini-break on debut for new connections. Donnrua Dream is long absent.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and that at entry are rated 116 or less over hurdlesWeights - 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs