3.55 2m. 7f. 12 Declared. Tote.ie Never Beaten By SP H'cap S'chase of €10,500.00 4-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 Tom Weekes - CRIMSON CHIEF returned to form recently and is suited by this distance and a sound surface. His hurdles and chase ratings had slipped in recent times and while 6lb higher than when winning over fences at Kilbeggan in August, he won from today's same 91 rating over hurdles at Galway last month and is again ridden by his capable 5lb claimer. Zalika finished ahead of Arverne over course and distance in August and both hold obvious claims, being consistent types. Getaclan was in contention when falling on chase debut at Sligo and while a 13-race maiden, could run well if learning from that experience. My Friend The Wind ran well over hurdles at Listowel but lacks a little chase experience.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.