2.30 2m. 160yds. 8 Declared. Mallow H'cap S'chase of €21,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - EPSON DU HOUX is capable at this level and reappears over an ideal trip and on suitably soft ground. He progressed well over fences last term, running nice races in Fairyhouse and Punchestown handicaps and comes here a nicely experienced type. Weihnachts reappeared with a good third-placing at Down Royal last month and is well suited to this trip. Noble Yeats' lack of chase experience told in the early stages of his recent course defeat and while he is open to improvement, has plenty on his plate under top weight. Halsafari is useful and ran well here last month but hasn't won since December 2019. Golden Jewel blundered early-on, when favourite, at Thurles recently and is capable of better, judging by his 132 hurdles rating. Everlastingpromise's best form is on a sound surface while Arahecan disappointed a little at Down Royal.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 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.