5.40 3m. 130yds. 12 Declared. Thebeautybasket.ie H'cap S'chase of €25,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - GATEAU DE MIEL won a beginners' chase by 12 lengths over a similar trip at this track in November. He disappointed on his next outing at Leopardstown, but that was also the case when he ran in a bumper there on his track debut. He is worth another chance back at this venue. The Dabbler was scratched from the Randox Ulster National at Downpatrick this month due to transport difficulties. He is capable of getting involved as he has a fourth place in a good handicap chase at Galway in his locker. Pont Aval hasn't been getting the job done over shorter trips since returning this year off a lengthy absence, so you can see why a step up in distance is tried. Happy Dreams and Sir Bob are others eyeing a cheque.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.