4.37 3m. 4f. 61yds. 14 Declared. Dublin National H'cap S'chase of €25,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - This race has a new title as Dublin gets in on the ‘National’ act, and dour stayer BRANDT is the pick. Initially tried over shorter trips in the UK, his recent ratings’ climb has been mirrored by him going up in distance, and while beaten by One Horse Army at Fairyhouse last month, raced quite prominently then and is now 5lb better off. Progressive One Horse Army also stays very well and should again compete. Brucejack was beaten by a subsequent winner at Punchestown and had previously shown form at this level while in-form Union Station is difficult to assess but is a fascinating runner stepping up a mile in distance.
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.