4.15 1m. 4f. 14 Declared. Leopardstown H'cap (DIV II) of €10,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - CERBERUS can defy top weight and win. He was just useful in this sphere last year but showed good improvement when sent hurdling, culminating with a fine sixth placing in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. He lacks a recent run and is drawn wide but will be suited to easy ground and was a close second on his latest flat start, from 3lbs lower, at Galway last October with today's rider now claiming 3lbs. Elizabethofaragon is a blue-blooded Ballydoyle runner who has yet to show any worthwhile form. She was behind the bridle throughout in her latest start in a 1m2f maiden here last month and while she clearly needs to show far more, improvement is very likely over time and she also steps up two furlongs in trip today which is surely a positive. Liars Corner seems to prefer an ease and while he lacks a recent outing, has solid claims on his handicap form from last year.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-75 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.