1.51 2m. 6f. 111yds. 7 Declared. Marlin Hotel Dublin H'cap S'chase of €22,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00 6th - €440.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - EMANCIPATOR won on recent reappearance and reverts to fences rated 4lb lower than his current hurdles' mark. His form is in-and-out but he revels in testing ground, likes staying distances and is again ridden by his 7lb claimer. Routine Excellence was pulled up on his most recent run but returns following a summer break and has claims on Ladies National form in April. Lightly-raced top weight Brampton Belle hasn't won since landing a Listed hurdle in February 2022 and disappointed on her last run but returns from a break and is suited by conditions. Natural Look has recent form but mightn't want heavy ground while Old Soul is ideally suited by conditions but was well beaten on reappearance and runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Falco Blitz's rating has fallen while The Dabbler hasn't won for two years.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.