4.20 1m. 7f. 22yds. 13 Declared. Lismore H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - JP McManus puts his weight behind Championship-chasing Rachael Blackmore with WESTERN BOY and the Grand National winners might succeed again. WESTERN BOY is no spring chicken but continues in good form and was in contention when unshipping rider at Clonmel. Previously WESTERN BOY was second from a hurdles' rating of 113 and can win from today's 104 chase mark with drying ground and today's trip in his favour. Espion Du Chenet's best form has been on testing ground but did run a sound race on good at Cork latest and should get involved over a suitable trip. Jack Holiday is well suited to good ground and while he lacks a recent run, can compete from a 6lbs higher mark than when winning at Tipperary in October. Bolbec's recent form is uninspiring but was once a capable type and can win a summer handicap chase from his 106 rating.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-109Weights - 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.