2.20 2m. 4f. 55yds. 13 Declared. Punchestown H'cap S'chase of €22,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00 6th - €440.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - MOUSEY BROWN makes a quick reappearance after winning over this trip at Kilbeggan last Sunday and is taken to defy a 10lb rise in the ratings. The Dermot McLoughlin-trained mare has proved a progressive sort over hurdles getting up to a mark in the high 120s and probably has further upside over fences. Slane Hill has been quite lightly raced but added to a Naas maiden hurdle win when successful on his only start over fences at Kilbeggan last year, while others to consider include Jasmin De Cotte, Railway Hurricane and Mars Harper. The latter takes a drop in class after finishing fifth to Hgranca De Thaix in a valuable handicap here at the Festival meeting.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five 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.Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)