4.53 3m. 17 Declared. John & Terry Moriarty (QR) H'cap S'chase of €12,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - IT COULD BE YOU brought up plenty of bets when scoring in Galway earlier this month. That was a stout staying performance over an extended 2m6f and there should be more to come from him. He got a 6lb rise, but that is more than offset by Charlie Mullins' 7lb claim. Brideswell Lad is chasing a hat-trick after decisive successes in Limerick and Wexford. Rob James' 7lb claim eases his welter burden of 12st 5lb and the pair have to come under consideration. Hoke Colburn finished second behind It Could Be You in Galway when beaten by two lengths and has claims with a 4lb pull in the weights. Crobally Boy can make an impact on proceedings despite being 2lb out of the handicap. Father Jed won this last year and could go well.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (116 = 12st 4lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs