7.45 3m. 1f. 13 Declared. Mullingar H'cap S'chase of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Turning in with two jump at Tipperary, BALLYMAC BOY was travelling like a winner, but a slight mistake at the second last allowed The Trigger (runs over hurdles in the 6.45) to get first run and Mags Mullins’ charge just failed to peg him back (Shotgun Sally a distant third). Up 4lbs for that narrow defeat, the selection is open to more improvement in what will be just his third start in handicaps over fences and can gain compensation. Eimear ran into a very well-treated rival when second to Lord Lariat over hurdles at Tipperary, and if she can transfer that form to fences she’ll have a big chance. Monsieur Bagot was placed over fences a couple of times when trained in Britain and was second over hurdles at this track last year, so is one to consider despite a long lay-off, while Mossy White’s second to Riviera Sun over course and distance last September is strong form at this level and he should benefit from a recent comeback run at Limerick.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.