C1 | 5+
Winner GBP £115,916 - 16 runners
3m1f
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
ROMEO COOLIO (10) was omitted from the Arkle in favour of this marked step up in trip which could prove suitable. Last seen registering a determined success when never entirely comfortable in the 2m1f G1 Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. KAID D'AUTHIE (4) represents the same yard and connections as 2024's victor. Impressed when scoring in the G1 Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown most recently. Main danger. FINAL DEMAND (2) is a dual G1 winner over hurdles but was alarmingly disappointing on latest appearance in the aforementioned G1 Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase. High potential but arrives with much to prove. WENDIGO (14) cannot be discounted if stamina comes to the fore.