4.38 3m. 150yds. 11 Declared. Racing TV H'cap S'chase of €14,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Keen-going SAINTE DONA’s form is in-and-out but returned to her best recently. Her two career wins were gained by 25 and 26 lengths respectively and a reproduction of that latest Punchestown effort would give her every chance, with softening ground very much in her favour. The handicapper has given Fairyhill Run a sporting chance by dropping her 5lb since her last run 10 days ago, when she appeared to tired late-on on a comeback run. Rated 138 at her peak, she should improve from that recent effort and stays well, but would prefer better ground. Banprionsa’s Clonmel form was boosted by the runner-up subsequently finishing second in the Dublin National while the fifth scored subsequently over hurdles. Made In The Woods ran well here recently but is 4lb higher and also 3lb out of the handicap.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.