12.40 3m. 182yds. 18 Declared. Molony Cup 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 Eamonn Murphy - Keenly contested, probably by the local trainers in particular, the long-standing Molony Cup has attracted another big field. Denis Hogan gives a second start to recent recruit, Veneziano Springs, and the French-bred may not be completely without hope as he returns to competition over the larger obstacles. Perhaps a safer option amongst County Tipperary-handled runners is Willie Austin’s BEATING THE ODDS. The course winner of a handicap hurdle back in March, Shane Fitzgerald’s mount arrives with decent recent credentials on the back of a Punchestown third placing. Stealthy Tom will be on all short-lists, and with Walking The Walk and Robindevidastar in the mix, some will look towards Philip Rothwell for an each-way option.
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.