8.00 2m. 3f. 195yds. 8 Declared. Jim Ryan Racecourse Services H'cap S'ch of €15,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BANJAXED makes his handicap chase debut and looks favourably enough treated. Despite having won just once in a Perth maiden hurdle in May 2023, he was a capable type in bumpers and over hurdles and drops in grade today, having contested two useful chases recently. He conceded 3lb to the 137-rated runner-up of his recent Ballinrobe race and the selection is now rated 2lb below his hurdle rating. Dual winner Ebasari is rated 4lb lower over hurdles but himself ran well in a useful Wexford beginners chase recently and debuts in a handicap chase. Presenting Lad has gradually progressed in chases and wasn't beaten far at Tipperary recently and reverts back up in distance.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.