'A pathetic level of interest from Britain' - five big entries talking points

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend on their way to victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChaseCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

The entries for the eight Grade 1 races at the Dublin Racing Festival were unveiled on Thursday and David Jennings picks out the five biggest talking points from the lists . . .

Just two entries from Britain

Just two out of the 117 entries are not based in Ireland. Irish-trained horses may be dominating the jumps scene at the moment but it is hard to get your head around such a pathetic level of interest from Britain given the prize-money on offer. The mind boggles.

Weveallbeencaught is a 7-1 shot for the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle with Paddy Power, while Sceau Royal is 8-1 for the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase. They both have chances and will have some sort of a say, so why aren't others joining them?

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 12 January 2023inNews

Last updated 20:10, 12 January 2023

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