5.05 2m. 4f. 13 Declared. Tote Always SP Or Better H'cap S'chase (Grade B) of €45,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €27,000.00 2nd - €9,000.00 3rd - €4,500.00 4th - €2,250.00 5th - €1,350.00 6th - €900.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A typically competitive renewal of this Grade B contest. Willie Mullins holds a strong hand, saddling both ROCK ROAD and Mi Lighthouse. Preference is for the former who has won three times in six starts since joining the team at Closutton. A winner on his last two outings over fences, he was again successful over flights on his most recent start at Galway. The hat-trick seeking Mi Lighthouse gets second preference on what will be her debut in handicap company. Given a mark of 125, she should be able to make her presence felt here with Jack Foley taking 3lb off. Fils d'Oudairies is an interesting contender for Gordon Elliott. A runner-up at the Aintree and Punchestown Festivals, he finished a solid fifth on his return to action at Galway. Back over fences now for the first time since April of 2021, a bold bid looks likely. Henry de Bromhead, Jessica Harrington and John Ryan are all double-handed. Harrington saddles Discordantly and Exit Poll, with the former fitted with a visor for the first time, while Ryan's Ferdia will be attempting to follow-up on a recent win at Tramore.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 16th August 2022Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.