12.47 2m. 7f. 40yds. 12 Declared. SP Or Better Guaranteed 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 - FOLLOW THE CROWD ran on well to be nearest at the finish in third over a similar trip in Galway at the end of October which gives him solid claims. Prior to that, he stayed on to win over 2m5f at Roscommon. Friendly Star was third over a staying trip in a valuable handicap chase at this venue in November which makes him dangerous. There is more to come from Brampton Belle on her third start over fences. She has won twice over hurdles including in Listed company at Navan. John Adams didn't run badly in fourth in a banks race at Punchestown on his first start for Peter Maher. It is worth noting that he won over a similar trip at this track in January. Stumptown looked worth a shot at this sort of trip after a never nearer fourth over 2m2f at Thurles this month.
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.