6.35pm RACE 6

The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Steeplechase of €125,000 (Grade 1)

(Registered as The Ellier Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Dooley Insurance Group) Dooley Insurance Group will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey of this race and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. Distance 3m60y

Winner €73,750 Second €25,000 Third €12,500 Fourth €6,250 Fifth €3,750 Sixth €2,500 Race conditions A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards.

Weights 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lbs.

Mares allowed 7lbs.

1 Appreciate It (Ire) 16

Owned by: Miss M A Masterson

3m 60yds

TStrap, 9 11-10 g Bay by Jeremy - Sainte Baronne (Saint des Saints) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, striped cap

Paul Townend

Bred by: Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud W P Mullins CARLOW 61-1343

RACING POST VERDICT Impressive chasing start has stuttered of late; tongue tie tried and first attempt at 3m Probable SP: 7/2 Career record

8

12 places Strike-Rate 57 % Prize-money earned €328,668

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2 Classic Getaway (Ire)

Owned by: Cheveley Park Stud g Brown by Getaway - Classic Magic (Classic Cliche)

Colours: RED, white sash, white cap Bred by: Daniel Fogarty

Owned by: Paul Byrne g Bay by Getaway - Vickeeto (Old Vic) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap Bred by: Thomas F O’Brien

RACING POST VERDICT Fine recent chase debut for one so inexperienced; trip/ground to suit so respected Probable SP: record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €28,726

1 N.H. win €8,850.00

7/4 D. Meyler 10.10 3 1/4L 2nd to Bachasson (FR) 11.0 CK 9 APR 5rn chse Grade 3 3m Yld

1/6Fav D. Meyler 11.12 won 6 1/2L 4 1/2L from Linden Arden 11.12 and Itstimetomoveon 11.12 LIM 26 MAR 8rn mdn hdl 2m 3f

Sft/Hvy

Donagh Meyler 11.5 1 3/4L 6L s/hd 4th to Nemean Lion (GER) 11.5 KELSO 4 MAR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 2f 25yds Gd /Sft

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James Du Berlais (Fr) 16 7 11-10

Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede g Chesnut by Muhtathir - King’s Daughter (King’s Theatre)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Jacob

Bred by: M Jean-Marc Lucas W P Mullins CARLOW 2/-1664

RACING POST VERDICT Well held all three attempts in Grade company; another stiff task awaits here Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 19 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €380,330

James Du Berlais (FR) 5 N.H. wins €186,010.00 -- Handicap Rating 148

12/1 HR149 D.A. Jacob 11.10 1/2L 4 1/4L 18L 4th to Flame Bearer 11.10 FAIR 9 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 170yds Yld/Sft

D. Jacob 11.7 9L 6th of 7 to Stage Star 11.7 CHELTENHAM 16 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 2m 3f 168yds Sft

7/2 D.A. Jacob 11.10 31L last of 6 to Mighty Potter (FR) 11.10 LEP 5 FEB nov.ch Grade 1 2m 5f 44yds Yld