2.50 2m. 5f. 11 Declared. Kevin McManus Bookmaker H'cap S'chase of €23,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €13,800.00 2nd - €4,600.00 3rd - €2,300.00 4th - €1,150.00 5th - €690.00 6th - €460.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - EN BETON was smart in 2020/21 and might be ready despite a 665 days layoff. His 21-lengths win in a Punchestown beginners chase reads well (despite the favourite falling) and while he has had a setback, was withdrawn due to unsuitable going at Killarney last May. He has since had a summer's break, is retained by leading owners and might better his 141 rating. Dual winner Battle Of Mirbat is in-form but doesn't appear ahead of the handicapper while Dundaniel has recent form in lesser chases and while 3lb out of the handicap, his rider claims 5lb. Riaan beat Percy Warner by 10.5 lengths at Wexford in August but disappointed at Listowel in September and returns from a mini-break. Three-time course winner Lucky Max is rated 7lb lower in this sphere than over hurdles and debuts in handicap chases. Falco Blitz finished ahead of Routine Excellence in a recent Galway run.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.