6.25 2m. 4f. 10 Declared. O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey Beg 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 Donal Murphy - The locally trained FRANCOIS might be able to take this on his debut over fences. He beat some smart performers when successful at Punchestown in May, but failed to make an impact when tried in Grade 3 company on his next start. He was a bit disappointing at Galway last week but is in much calmer waters now. Amateur rider Brian Dunleavy will be aboard the selection and while he has yet to ride a winner on the racecourse proper, he has had plenty of point-to-point success. Five-time winner Act Of God is given second preference. Fifth in a stronger contest at Galway last week, he can be expected to go close with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard. The 123 rated Railway Hurricane, in first time blinkers, is sure to have plenty of supporters. Beaten by just half a length over the course and distance in April, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go one place better now. Effernock Fizz starts off for Cian Collins and it'll be interesting to see how she fares, fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time.
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs