3.35 2m. 6f. 148yds. 6 Declared. Sky Bet Amateur National (QR) H'cap S'ch of €16,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BONNIE KELLY is in form and drops in grade having finished fifth in a Listed chase over Christmas. Suited by testing ground, most of her racing - apart from two hurdle runs, has been done over shorter distances and it is hoped today's extra yardage will help. Hardwired won a course handicap over a similar distance in October and while raised 11lb, today's rider claims 7lb and he will be helped by drying ground. Punitive did the Grand Tour of big chases in 2023 and has a better chance of earning his keep today, dropping markedly in class under a 5lb claimer. The Flier Begley was pulled up in a Listed chase in December prior to running well in a recent similarly-classed three-horse-race at Ayr. Young Dev relishes heavy ground, stays well and might benefit from a recent reappearance run while Routine Excellence is tried in first-time blinkers.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 12st 4lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs