12.15 3m. 1f. 150yds. 13 Declared. William Hill Pick Your Places H'cap S'ch of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - SANIBEL ISLAND had gone over five years without a win before scoring at Killarney last month and followed up five days later when clinging on at Downpatrick. He's up another 6lb in the ratings now but this isn't a strong race for the venue and, freshened up after a break, the ten-year-old might be able to complete a hat-trick. Exciting Oscar won over hurdles at this venue a couple of years ago and was second in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last winter. He's 4lb lower now and should show the benefit of a recent spin over hurldles at this venue. Merry Moves went close in a similar contest at Fairyhouse earlier this month and has to be on the shortlist after that career-best effort. Her young rider looked value for his 7lb claim when riding his first winner at Limerick last week.%0A
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.