2.20 3m. 18 Declared. Bar One Racing Troytown H'cap S'chase (Grade B) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A typically competitive renewal of this prestigious contest and in truth, a case can be made for all 19. A runner-up 12-months ago, Farclas could prove to be the best of the eight-strong Gordon Elliott team. He also saddles other leading contenders in the shape of Irish National second Frontal Assault, the mount of Jack Kennedy, and dual-Grade 1 winner Death Duty. Willie Mullins, who last won this race in 2009, is triple handed, with Fighter Allen, Rambranlt'jac and Egality Mans the Closutton hopes. Paul Townend is on the former, a disappointment at Down Royal on his return to action, while Bryan Cooper will be aboard Egality Mans, who appears well-treated on a mark of 135. For a selection it might be worth taking a chance on the locally trained REGINA DRACONES. Successful three times from seven starts last season, she was second in a valuable contest over the course and distance in March. Still in contention, she was pulled up after making a bad mistake three out on her most recent start at the Punchestown Festival. Off a featherweight here with Gavin Brouder claiming 5lb, she can make an impact. Tom Gibney trains the selection and is also represented by another leading candidate in the shape of Velvet Elvis. Flash De Touzaine, Lifetime Ambition and recent Munster National winner The Big Dog are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 13th November 2022Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.