2.30 2m. 7f. 160yds. 13 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase of €17,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,500.00 2nd - €3,500.00 3rd - €1,750.00 4th - €875.00 5th - €525.00 6th - €350.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - FAVORI LOGIQUE might be able to make amends for a recent Sligo mishap. The Ross O'Sullivan trained bay was bidding for a fourth win in-a-row at Sligo, falling at the last when in a clear lead. The progressive six-year-old still looks well-treated here on a mark of 109 and with Shane O'Callaghan taking four pounds off, he appears the one to beat. Lord Lariat won this race twelve months ago when trained by Karl Thornton. He since switched yards and has been disappointing to date for Dermot McLoughlin. Sent off a well-backed favourite at Tipperary on Sunday, he could only manage seventh. Back over fences now and fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, an improved performance can be expected. Goodnightngodbless has been placed on three of her last four starts and should give a good account of herself with recent Kerry National winner Shane Fitzgerald in the plate. Third at Clonmel last week, Arrycan is sure to have his supporters, while five-time winner Mon Storm and handicap debutant Stansfield are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 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.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 5th October) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing