Top Level Jump Racing Returns to Naas Racecourse This Sunday
Jump racing makes its eagerly awaited return to Naas Racecourse this Sunday, featuring several top-class Grade 1 contenders. Among the highlights is Spillane’s Tower, trained by Jimmy Mangan, who will compete in the €45,000 SIS Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle against 13 rivals.
Spillane’s Tower Leads the Field
Having finished runner-up in the Punchestown Gold Cup, Spillane’s Tower returns to the scene of his maiden victory. Although he missed a Grade 1 race at Down Royal last weekend, his current rating of 130 in hurdles, compared to 163 in chases, suggests favorable conditions. Mark Walsh will once again partner the horse.
Notable Competitors
- Backtonormal, trained by Gavin Cromwell, transitions back to hurdles after winning a valuable chase at the Dublin Racing Festival in February.
- Linden Arden, trained by Harry Kelly and owned by the Bowe family, carries distinguished colors. She is a daughter of Solerina, the famous mare who ended her career at Naas with a win.
Other Key Entries
- Gordon Elliott enters two runners in the SIS Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle: Staffordshire Knot and Pour Les Filles.
- Champion trainer Willie Mullins will run Sysko in this hurdle and has a strong representation in the Grade 3 Barberstown Castle Chase with Grade 1 winner Champ Kiely and Ile Atlantique.
"Spillane’s Tower missed out on a Grade 1 engagement at Down Royal last weekend but he looks favourably treated with a rating of 130 compared to his chase assessment of 163 and Mangan’s stable star will once again be partnered by Mark Walsh."
With a highly competitive lineup and notable trainers involved, this meeting promises an exciting return of jump racing to Naas.
Author's summary: The return of jump racing to Naas brings a strong field led by Spillane’s Tower, featuring top trainers and promising contenders in key handicap and chase events.