4.20 2m. 7f. 110yds. 11 Declared. Northern Ireland On Course H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - PAT COYNE is a consistent sort in this grade filling the runner-up spot three times in handicap chases this summer before opening his account over fences last time in a Tramore beginners chase. That was probably a career best effort by the John Queally-trained gelding and the form received a timely boost when Bold Emperor (fifth) won at Sligo on Wednesday. Dakota Beat won twice in bumpers a couple of seasons back and added to that tally with a runaway victory in a Perth maiden hurdle this summer. He was handicapped over fences on testing ground last winter and should prove competitive off his current mark. Doldido has only gone up 4lb for a narrow win at Galway last week, while Limerick maiden hurdle winner Chesterville is another to consider.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-109Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.