1.45 3m. 7 Declared. Neville Hotels Novice S'chase (Grade 1) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - GAILLARD DU MESNIL's first victory over fences might just come at Grade 1 level. He won twice at the highest level over hurdles and has compiled quite a CV over fences. Last season, he finished third in a Grade 3 novices' chase at Punchestown, and in a pair of Grade 1 novices' chases at Leopardstown and Cheltenham. He then signed off with another third in the Irish Grand National. His seasonal reappearance second in a Grade 1 behind the top-class Mighty Potter at Fairyhouse this month was a more than solid effort. Gordon Elliott's Three Stripe Life is another Grade 1 winner over flights. He was impressive on chasing debut at Naas before being pulled up in the aforementioned Grade 1 at Fairyhouse where he made a mistake causing his rider to lose his irons. A tongue-strap is fitted. His stablemate, Frontal Assault, was runner-up in last season's Irish Grand National and will be eyeing prize money.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwardsWeights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs