7.50 3m. 1f. 14 Declared. AXA Insurance Midlands National Hcp S'ch (Grade B) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN was no match for the winner Rock Road but still emerged with credit when runner-up in the Mayo National at Ballinrobe. Previously second over this trip in a handicap hurdle at the Aintree Grand National meeting, Gavin Cromwell’s charge still has some upside over fences and can go close. Recite A Prayer has been very progressive this year and landed the Killarney National over a furlong further in May. He’s up another 7lb for that but this scopey sort could continue on the upgrade. Popong was runner-up at Roscommon and enters calculations along with Hurricane Georgie who has been in good form over hurdles and steps up in trip. Freewheelin Dylan, who didn’t get home in the Grand National, won this two years ago and it looks like he’ll have ground conditions in his favour.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 26th June 2022Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.