7.45 2m. 3f. 200yds. 12 Declared. Kilmurray's Homevalue H'cap S'chase of €16,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - SAMURAI CRACKER may be able to land the spoils here in a tricky looking heat. The former hunter chaser has run well in some decent novice contests of late and this looks a nice trip for him. He has won in testing conditions in the past so the forecast rain wouldn't be a big issue. Desire De Joie has been running consistently enough, including on his last two visits here, and looks one that could be in the mix at the business end. Jack Hackett is a previous course and distance winner but would need to step up on recent efforts. Ask Nile ran a big race on his penultimate outing, over course and distance, and looks another that has to be considered.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.