3.25 2m. 6f. 50yds. 13 Declared. Tom Carroll Memorial H'cap S'chase of €10,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - A dual winner over hurdles, BEATING THE ODDS is still looking for the breakthrough over fences but has some very solid placed form in the book. Just over a year ago he was placed at Punchestown and Thurles and, after ten months off, he again claimed minor honours at those tracks in recent weeks. His latest third at Punchestown was behind this week's Limerick winner Sir Bob. There's little doubt he's capable of success from his mark and coming back in trip may help. Shes Some Doll won over a furlong shorter at this track last term and was running well on her return from a break when tipping up at Naas before Christmas. The daughter of Yeats can go well on her second start for new trainer Tom Gibney. Malinas Glory, placed on four occasions in maiden hurdles, was third in a beginners' chase here over a slightly shorter trip last time. He has a fair chunk of weight to carry. Chasing debutants Tyre Kicker, who gets in off his hurdles mark and has point-to-point experience, and Aodhan May are worth noting in the market. %0A
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-102Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.