3.55 2m. 2f. 14 Declared. Holden Plant Rentals Shamrock H'cap S'ch (Grade B) of €40,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - PONT AVEN was pulled up quickly last time after Danny Mullins felt his stride shorten at Leopardstown. Hopefully the Doyen gelding can leave that disappointment behind as he has obvious claims on previous form this term notably when beating all bar Daly Tiger in the valuable Dan %26 Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. He seems versatile trip wise having won a 3m1f beginners chase at Wexford. Dinny Lacey won at Limerick in good style and has scope for further improvement in his first handicap, while Dunvegan and Fan De Blues are also well capable of playing a prominent role. Rebel Gold provided Tom Foley with his last winner when taking a beginners’ chase here on Thyestes Day and there would certainly be no more popular winner if the eight-year-old could supply Foley’s son Pat with his first success.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (145 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.