3.50 3m. 1f. 12 Declared. Total Event Rental (QR) H'cap S'chase of €16,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - ATLANTIC SHORE looks the one to beat. The Mahler gelding has run into well-handicapped rivals when runner-up on his latest two outings including over this course and distance when subsequent winner Wishmoor was all of 18 lengths back in third. There is little to choose between Screaming Colours, Major Destination and Cushinstown Finest on running behind Stones And Roses over course and distance on New Year’s Eve. Screaming Colours previously won over course and distance and, being so lightly-raced, may have the most scope for improvement. Mormon made a pleasing reappearance when staying on into fifth in the Troytown at Navan and merits respect along with the JP McManus-owned trio Fairly Legal, Spades Are Trumps and Minellafordollars.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 12st)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 10st 4lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules