Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Chase

Off time: 17:18 | Winning time: 5m 3.50s

Affinity Rock¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: Danny Gilligan| T: C Collins

7/2

Point winner who opened hurdles account at the third attempt in 2¾m mares maiden at Killarney last spring. Well held in handicap next time, but after 9 months off she was much improved sent chasing when runner-up in mares maiden also at Killarney (21f) 12 days ago, jumping well.

Form: 16210/2

Broomfield Bijou²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Donagh Meyler| T: James Hannon| OR: 123

4/1

Yet to add to her chasing debut success but was a good second on stable debut in handicap at Thurles in February. Also ran well when second in 3-runner Grade 3 at Cork in April, before facing stiff task in Punchestown Grade 2 last time. Respected.

Form: 7P/2024-

Eye Of A Tiger⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: J J Slevin| T: J P Ryan

17/2

Won maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last summer but hasn't kicked on, including on chase debut when falling at the tenth in novice at Tramore on New Year's Day. Mid-field in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (17f) a week ago, though shaped as if a return to further could suit.

Form: 376/F3-5

Look To The West⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 135| BF| D

4/5

Easy winner of a Kilbeggan maiden on second chase start last spring. Has fallen both outings this year, in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 on first occasion, before booked for third when departing at the last in minor event at Clonmel in April. Well worth another chance.

Form: 3531/FF-

Non-Runners

Justabitofyours¹²

Weight: 10-11| Age: 6

T: P J Gilligan J: Jack Gilligan

Forecasts

Look To The West (4/5), Affinity Rock (7/2), Broomfield Bijou (4/1), Eye Of A Tiger (17/2), Justabitofyours (33/1)

LOOK TO THE WEST has fallen both starts this year but was in the process of running creditably behind a pair of smart performers when departing at Clonmel last month, so she could yet build on her earlier promise. She is taken to see off the challenge of Broomfield Bijou, who should find this more suitable than a Grade 2 at Punchestown last time.