12.35 2m. 6f. 140yds. 7 Declared. Liam & Valerie Florida Pearl Novice S'ch (Grade 2) of €35,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €21,000.00 2nd - €7,000.00 3rd - €3,500.00 4th - €1,750.00 5th - €1,050.00 6th - €700.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Some worthy types in opposition to him but connections will certainly be disappointed if LATEST EXHIBITION can’t take the next step up the novice chasing ranks in this Grade 2. He was proper Grade 1 material as a novice hurdler and, allowing for one or two small errors, his jumping was quite assured when winning here last month. He asserted on the run-in to win snugly and should confirm the form with the fourth home on that occasion Run Wild Fred. Court Maid possibly has a slightly inflated rating based on her chase debut defeat of subsequent improver Doctor Duffy but this will give us a better idea of how far she can go over fences. Pencilfulloflead beat a useful stablemate at Galway and is a likeable type who, although a fair bit inferior to the selection over hurdles, might be able to narrow the gap over the larger obstacles.
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 7lb extra