6.45 2m. 3f. 130yds. 11 Declared. Wexford Fleadh Cheoil Opp. H'cap S'chase of €11,500.00 4-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 John O'Riordan - A bumper winner at this track, HAZELHATCH LADY has been highly tried in her last three starts over fences. Having run in two graded races and a Listed chase, the grey should appreciate this far lesser task. Runner-up in her only point-to-point start, the seven-year-old has the scope to adapt to chasing and this represents a much more realistic opportunity. Twice a winner over hurdles, the James Fahey-trained mare can race off 5lb lower here. Fourth over the minimum trip here last month, Warm In Gorey should appreciate stepping back up in distance. Philip Rothwell's gelding was keeping on late having been outpaced when the leaders pressed ahead. Malton Grove, who was third over course and distance last time, should again be capable of getting involved.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 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 August) 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 5th August