12.45 2m. 4f. 176yds. 10 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase of €18,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - A chance is taken that PRINCE ZALTAR - wearing first-time cheekpieces, will be ready following a year off, as he is well handicapped in this sphere. A three-time winner and runner-up in an Aintree hurdle when rated 121 last December, he has competed in just two career chases but finished a good second on his latest effort and is well suited by conditions. His trainer also runs That’s About Right, which won here last month when taking advantage of front-runner favourite Boldog bursting blood vessels. Nonetheless, That’s About Right showed ability then and had previously done well over hurdles. Prairie Dancer is suited by conditions but has top weight while Prince Of Air won a lesser race here last month.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-130Penalties - 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 17th December) 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