7.00 2m. 7 Declared. William Hill Top Price Guarantee H'cap of €22,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00 6th - €440.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - ASCENDING showed some useful placed form over hurdles last season including when third to No Flies On Him in a 28-runner Leopardstown maiden last Christmas and has filled the runner-up spot on both outings since returning to the Flat including behind Smooth Tom over 1m4f at the Curragh last month. Henry de Bromhead holds a strong hand as he’s also represented by Miss Paloma who has gained both of her previous wins at this venue including over 1m4f in July. She’s been placed on her latest two starts and is worth a try over this extra 4f. Persian Bliss made a successful debut over an extended 1m2f here last month but has disappointed since and this trip is a step into the unknown.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.