4.40 2m. 7 Declared. Core Bullion Traders.ie H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - BECTIVE CAVE is the stand out name here as he looks to exploit his low mark over fences. The twelve-year-old was a comfortable winner of a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last week and is now rated 123 in that sphere. His rating of 97 over fences makes him an attractive proposition in this two mile contest, and with champion jockey Paul Townend in the saddle, he should prove hard to beat. Roachdale House ran a fine race to finish second at Roscommon on his most recent start, and he should give a good account of himself here. He looked set to score at western venue when hitting the front from the last, but couldn't hold off the late surge of Stamp Your Feet. Arch Melody won twice at Wexford last summer and has definite claims on his return to action, while others to keep on side here are Alice Johnston and course and distance winner Bridge Native.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (109 = 11st 12lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.