11.55 2m. 3f. 165yds. 9 Declared. Bar One Racing Irish EBF (M) Hcap Schase of €27,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €16,200.00 2nd - €5,400.00 3rd - €2,700.00 4th - €1,350.00 5th - €810.00 6th - €540.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - OPTIONAL MIX was probably value for a bit more than her winning margin at Wexford last time and can strike again off a 5lb higher mark. The Carlotamix mare made most of the running then and after a slight mistake at the last always looked to be holding the runner-up. She is ground versatile and still looks open to a bit of improvement over fences. Alice Avril wasn't beaten that far on her return at Down Royal and may improve from the outing. She looks on a competitive mark and could be a danger. Malina Girl ran really well when third over in Cheltenham last month and is another for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (140 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.