12.15 2m. 7f. 40yds. 10 Declared. Tote Jackpot Is Back H'cap S'chase of €14,500.00 4-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 Mark Nunan - PAIRC NA NGAEL got off the mark at Thurles and the third home gave the form a boost when running away with a Leopardstown contest on Wednesday. Charles Byrnes’ charge still has room for improvement in the jumping department but can follow up despite a 9lb hike. Song Of Earth also saw his form franked this week when the mare that beat him at Clonmel was on target at Limerick. The Mahler gelding should be suited by this step up in trip for his handicap debut. Ragnar Lodbrok was a decent hurdler and is rated a nice bit lower over fences after being well beaten in beginners’ chases. He could be a different proposition in his first handicap with blinkers fitted.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 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 after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.