2.50 2m. 4f. 198yds. 14 Declared. Support Thurles Bookmakers H'cap S'ch of €16,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BRAVE FORTUNE was beaten 30 lengths on his most recent start last month but that was his stable debut and also a first run for 187 days, so it is hoped he can step forward considerably from that run. A course winner over hurdles, the selection is capable on his day and ran well at Tipperary last May before scoring at Roscommon. That Tipperary race has worked out extremely well and a return to today’s sound surface is a big help. Rising Dust incurred a second 15lb hike in the weights for his second successive chase win here last month and now drops in distance. Battle Of Mirbat has been running well.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.