4.37 2m. 4f. 6 Declared. Hospitality At Gowran Park H'cap S'chase of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - KITTY GALORE could be dangerous off the front on slower ground. She ploughed through testing conditions to land a mares' chase at Clonmel last year. She was on the injured list for more than eight months before making a winning return in a mares' handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe last month. The eight-year-old mare was then collared at the penultimate fence in a Listowel handicap chase on good ground, but it may be harder to peg her back on this ground. Old Town Garde hasn't many miles on the clock, but did win his maiden hurdle over this trip and could be just the sort to run well for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell. Pairc Na Ngael has to be feared on the back of a handicap chase victory over 3m1f in Kilbeggan. He has been running on better ground, but has a runner-up spot in a handicap hurdle on heavy ground at Limerick in his locker. Michael O'Sullivan has made a blistering start to his career as a conditional jockey and partners Arrycan. This eight-year-old is holding his form well although he appears to prefer good ground.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.