1.55 2m. 160yds. 6 Declared. Kerry Group Irish EBF (M) Novice S'chase (Grade 3) of €35,000.00 4-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 - WESTERN VICTORY ran with credit against two higher-rated and very experienced mares at Clonmel and she can go well back in novice company. Twice a winner this season, she has had a fairly busy time of things which is a concern but she still gets the vote to manage the 4lb weight concession to her rivals. Sapphire Lady jumped well when making a winning start over fences at Thurles. She might prefer a bit further and better ground but still looks a danger being so unexposed over the larger obstacles. Scarlet And Dove was a length in front of Mount Ida over course and distance a fortnight ago and may confirm that form although her jumping was a bit ragged on that occasion, while smart hurdler Jeremys Flame hasn’t had a good start to chasing and looks best watched for the moment.
A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligibleWeights - 4-y-o 10st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbsPenalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 11lb extra