We kick off the day with two runners in Limerick.
In the 4yo maiden hurdle, ROYAL APPROVAL has his second start for us since joining the yard form Andrew Balding. He was 6th on hurdling debut in Navan back in September and will have come on plenty for that experience. Sam Ewing is in the saddle today.
GETAWAY BEO was a winner on her sole start just 12 days ago and steps up in trip here today in the mares listed hurdle. It’s a much stiffer task than she faced last time but hopefully she will show a good account of herself under Sam Ewing.
Over in the USA we head to Far Hills with 6 runners.
In the Harry E Harris 4YO Hurdle we are represented by CHORTAL. A novice hurdle winner last time out in Perth, he has been running consistently in Ireland throughout the summer and will hopefully add another string to his bow for new connections, Erdenheim Farm Thoroughbreds. Jack Kennedy takes the ride.
WE’RE BACK AGAIN has his first start for us in the maiden hurdle after joining the team from Patrick Griffin. Second on his racecourse debut at Roscommon back in July, he looks a progressive sort and we are hoping he will give new connections, Green Valley Construction LLC, a great day out. Jack Kennedy rides.
The ever consistent EMILY LOVE is one of just 5 runners in the Peapack Mares Hurdle. She’s fresh from a little break and this could prove to be a fruitful trip for connections. Jack Kennedy rides.
COUTACH bids to make it a hattrick of wins as he contests the Foxbrook Champion Hurdle. As the only 4yo in the race he receives a weight allowance which will be hugely beneficial and Jack Kennedy is booked to ride.
Our last runners are in the feature race of the day the Grade 1 American Grand National. FIL DOR had a prep run in a 1m6f flat maiden at Gowran Park in September where he was third and he came out of that race in fine fettle. A grade 2 & 3 winner back in Ireland, he warrants respect today under Danny Gilligan. ZANAHIYR is also a grade 2 & 3 winner over in Ireland and have been mixing it between the flat and chasing in recent months. His last two runs have been victorious and it’s great to see him back to winning ways. He has a great chance in todays contest and is the mount of Jack Kennedy.
All the races from Far Hills will be live streamed at www.nationalsteeplechase.com/live-streaming with the first race at 5.50pm (Irish time)