7.40 2m. 4f. 5yds. 8 Declared. Egan Stone Kilbeggan H'cap S'chase of €14,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - With valid excuses for a poor performance at Tipperary last time, GARDE LE PECHE is afforded another chance. Runner-up on her previous start at Limerick in May, the Henry De Bromhead-trained mare is open to further improvement over fences. Darragh O'Keeffe, who has been in excellent form of late, renews his partnership with the seven-year-old here. Despite remaining a maiden after 22 starts over fences, Caesar Rock is an admirable front-runner who seldom runs a bad race. On a track that suits forcing tactics, the Mouse Morris-trained gelding should give his running once again. Runner-up at this track on his last start over fences, General Clermont also holds his chance.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.