3.00 3m. 100yds. 28 Declared. Paddy Power S'chase of €200,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €112,000.00 2nd - €40,000.00 3rd - €20,000.00 4th - €10,000.00 5th - €6,000.00 6th - €4,000.00 7th - €2,000.00 8th - €2,000.00 9th - €2,000.00 10th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - BALLYSAX HANK impressed when switched to handicap company over fences landing the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding was patiently ridden and drew clear in the closing stages over an extended 2m5f to give hope that he can stay this trip. The selection subsequently won on the Flat at Gowran and was just denied in the American Grand National Hurdle Stakes at Far Hills. Midnight Our Fred beat all bar Perceval Legallois in this race last year and made a pleasing return over hurdles at Cork last month, while Scottish Grand National winner Captain Cody was a creditable third to Romeo Coolio when reappearing over an inadequate 2m4f at Fairyhouse. Weveallbeencaught, Backmersackme, Will The Wise and Mossy Fen Park are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least four times in steeplechases up to and including 30th November 2025Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.