Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 5m 25.20s

Better Days Ahead^t²⁰⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott

2/1

Point/bumper winner who reached a smart level over hurdles, landing the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (20.2f) in March. Creditable third in Punchestown Grade 1 on final start in May and he's an exciting prospect now attentions switch to larger obstacles.

Form: F14213-

Big Stage¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Ewing| T: G Elliott

25/1

Fairly useful hurdles winner who produced a promising first effort over fences when third of 6 in a Down Royal maiden (19.9f) 16 days ago, albeit possibly a shade flattered by his proximity to a pair who took each other on some way out. This another demanding assignment.

Form: 22-2103

Kinturk Kalanisi¹⁹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Kieren Buckley| T: T Gibney| C

18/1

Runner-up sole start in points and positive profile over hurdles, landing a maiden here in March prior to improved efforts when placed in listed handicaps on final 2 starts. Good prospect now chasing for all this looks a tough enough introduction.

Form: 432133-

Slade Steel^t²⁰¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| C

1/2

Point/bumper winner who made rapid progress over hurdles, running out a good winner of the Supreme at Cheltenham (16.4f) back in March. Had that form reversed when third behind Mystical Power at Punchestown in April but every inch a smashing prospect now chasing.

Form: 3/11213-

Forecasts

Slade Steel (1/2), Better Days Ahead (2/1), Kinturk Kalanisi (18/1), Big Stage (25/1)

Supreme Novices' winner SLADE STEEL possibly found a big effort then taking the edge off him when only third at Punchestown on his final outing in April. He's a very exciting chase prospect and is fancied to make a winning return for the Henry de Bromhead yard. Better Days Ahead developed into a smart performer over hurdles himself last term, also winning at the Cheltenham Festival, and looks the danger.