2.40 2m. 5f. 13 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase of €14,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,400.00 2nd - €2,800.00 3rd - €1,400.00 4th - €700.00 5th - €420.00 6th - €280.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - SELECT OPPORTUNITY won when returning from a break last year and may be able to strike again on his comeback now. Eddie Cawley's charge has obviously had his issues but was a cosy winner both over fences and hurdles last autumn and if he returns in the same form, there could be another win in him despite running off a 10lb higher mark than when last successful over fences at Sligo. Lord Lariat ran a big race at Punchestown 10 days ago when a slight mistake at the last didn't help. He's entitled to be a big player but looked to have a tough enough race last time. Russian Bill ran a solid race in novice company last time and off a 2lb lower mark back in a handicap is another to consider.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-116Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 6th October) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee