7.06 2m. 4f. 180yds. 9 Declared. Thorn Plant Hire H'cap S'chase of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - It isn't ideal that LAKE CHAD has a quick turnaround after Sunday's success but he won quite easily then and is suited by this distance and good ground. His form can be quite in-and-out and while he carries a 7lb penalty, is officially 1lb well-in with today's rider also claiming 7lb. If he can replicate his Tramore form, he has a big chance. Lucky Policy ran well at Wexford recently and while he appears reasonably exposed, is just a six-year-old so might progress a little further. Harvey's Quay was hampered at Wexford recently, is reasonably capable at this level and is notably just 2lb higher than when winning at last September's Listowel festival.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-109Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.