5.50 2m. 85yds. 9 Declared. Botanica International Opp.H'cap S'ch of €11,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Both of PRINCE OF AIR's previous wins have come at Tramore and can follow up his April success, despite having been raised 7lb. His initial win was gained on soft ground last August but is generally at his best on summer ground and remains open to some further progression on this his sixth start over fences. Golden Sandbanks hasn't run over fences since August but has won twice from six chase runs, although has plenty weight under his 4lb claimer. Frustrating Pont Audemer hasn't won since January 2023 but while he wasn't beaten too far at Tipperary last month, cheekpieces are now applied for the first time.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (109 = 12st)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 3rd June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 3rd June