5.00 2m. 6f. 12 Declared. Brandon Hotel Beginners S'chase of €12,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - BUSSELTON showed plenty of ability over hurdles and ought to have a decent career in this sphere. He was a Grade 2 runner-up and was third in a Grade One over the smaller obstacles before finishing a clear second in both of his beginners' chases. When he was last seen in Killarney, he was beaten two and a half lengths into second by Karl Der Grosse who, at the time of writing, is one of the leading fancies (as a reserve) for the Grade A Kerry National which is the preceding race on this card. The Bosses Oscar has some very smart hurdling form particularly when runner-up to Flooring Porter in a Grade B handicap hurdle at Navan in December and when occupying the same position in the Grade 3 Pertemps at the Cheltenham Festival. He is sure to be well schooled for his first crack at fences. Port Stanley has been placed in six of his seven chases including when third in a Grade A novice handicap chase at Punchestown in April. He is a contender for a very in-form Jessica Harrington. Alfa Mix and Heroes Of Renown are others that can show up well.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs