6.40 2m. 1f. 48yds. 16 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase of €14,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00
FormscanBy Dan McEvoy - LE DIABLO (13) gets a tentative vote in this trappy affair. His recent runs have been uninspiring, but consequently, he has been tumbling down the weights and won easily off 2 lbs lower over hurdles. Kevin Healy's booking for his chase debut is encouraging, so he would have a chance at a price. Leave In Secret may pose the main threat despite carrying top weight. He was outstayed last time by a subsequent winner, so the shorter trip and the reunification with James Smith both reinforce his claims. Mo Ghille Mar makes her chase debut off her adjusted mark from a runaway Down Royal win and can make a bold bid from the front. Lady Doyanne and Ballybrittas are closely matched and are not out of this.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)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. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 7th September) 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 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.