3.25 1m. 7f. 150yds. 11 Declared. Heinz Pollmeier Memorial H'cap S'chase of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - THE DECLAIMER likes good ground and could go well in his first handicap over fences. He landed a handicap hurdle off a similar mark at Thurles in November and the next four home have all been successful subsequently. Following a winter break, he hasn’t shown much in a couple of spins in beginners’ chases but is likely to be a different proposition in a handicap. Mater Matuta likes it around Tramore and followed up her course and distance success in June by making the frame back here last month. She should go well again. Berliet Express has been running well over hurdles and fences this summer and wasn’t beaten far when fourth in a similar contest at Wexford last week. Red Striker and Golden Sandbanks both come straight into a handicap for their chase debuts and can race off their hurdle marks after landing handicaps in that discipline last time out.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.