8.15 3m. 100yds. 8 Declared. Newcastlewest Beginners S'chase of €12,500.00 5-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 Tom Weekes - NOT AVAILABLE has a big task on chase debut and on his first run at three miles, but might prove equal to it. He showed nice ability on his initial two starts over hurdles before winning on his first run on good ground at Kilbeggan. He faces stronger opposition today on his chase debut but comes here in good form and is open to more improvement over fences. Similarly Robcour-owned Mount Melleray has yet to win but has shown ability and while he has chase experience, is vulnerable to more useful types. Fine Brunello is absent since a fall last August but was Grade 2-placed as a juvenile hurdler and could run well today. Everybreathyoutake was rated in the 130s over hurdles but is absent for almost a year and makes his chase debut. The Gunner Murphy runs in first-time blinkers, having disappointed at Fairyhouse last month, and is winless since a Galway bumper in October 2017. Similarly frustrating Momus' losing streak runs to May 2018 when he won a Roscommon bumper but, in his favour, he has plenty experience to his name. Sovereign Gold is a capable handicapper but might bump into a few too strong.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs;