3.55 2m. 5f. 40yds. 14 Declared. Fred Kenny Ladies National H'cap S'chase of €20,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - SECRECIES OF STONE is up in class but, the way he travelled to win in Leopardstown, he could be up to the challenge. He kept wide and strode in by eight and a-half lengths, so a 7lb rise doesn't look excessive. The hike is offset by Georgie Benson's claim and, if he can get into a similar rhythm, she should get a good spin. Ik's Man powered home to win by a big margin over further at Clonmel, so looks threatening. Aine O'Connor is a notable booking for Potters Party, while in-form British-raider The Boola Boss would prefer better ground. Read To Return and Maxine O'Sullivan aren't out of it.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 15th April 2025). 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 15th April 2025). 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases against Professional Riders issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race.