1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - WESTERN COWBOY is entitled to come on plenty from his comeback run in fourth at this track in June. That was his first run for 10 months and this represents a drop in class from the 0-130 handicap chases he has competed in on his last couple of outings. He gets first-time cheekpieces. Top Line Tommy will enjoy this ground and won a beginners' chase at Tramore in June before finishing second in an opportunity handicap chase at Clonmel. He has solid credentials under man of the moment Danny Gilligan. Iridescent put in a good effort to win a handicap chase over further at Downpatrick on his first crack at fences. He's up in class and there is improvement to come in his jumping, but he has a chance. Hascoeur Clermont and Downtown Queen are out of form, but capable of putting it all together.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 7th August) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing