2.47 2m. 4f. 7 Declared. Quays Bar And The Stables Bar Beg. S'ch of €13,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €7,800.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €390.00 6th - €260.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - The father and son team of Tom and Bryan Cooper landed this race last year with Dancing Jeremy and may repeat the trick with PALADIAN JEWEL who has losses to recover after the subject of a major plunge (33/1 to 5/2) on his reappearance at Thurles. On the face of it he ran a solid enough race there when fourth to Scalor and may not need to progress much to take this. Hard Rain has been placed a number of times in handicap hurdles this term and made a bright start to handicap life over fences when third to Know The Game at Naas. Union Park has plenty of handicap experience over fences while Trishknowsbest, twice a winner over hurdles this season, and Chelseas Friend are others to consider.
A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 102 or less over hurdlesWeights - 5-y-o 11st 6lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs