2.10 2m. 5f. 162yds. 10 Declared. www.thurlesraces.ie H'cap S'chase 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 Gary Carson - The consistent GALLYHILL may be able to defy top-weight here. The Getaway gelding bumped into a progressive rival in Big Debates at Fairyhouse last time and it was a decent run over a trip probably short of his best. The eight-year-old looked to stay really well when rallying to get back up over two-and-a-half miles at Down Royal last May. Bottom weight Galon De Vauzelle could be a danger. He has also been running well, having been placed on his two most recent runs, and getting chunks of weight from his rivals will help now. Charlie Stout ran a solid race when fourth in a competitive contest at Leopardstown last time and as a previous course winner he's another that has to be considered here.
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.