4.55 2m. 5f. 97yds. 9 Declared. Carrickmines H'cap S'chase (Grade B) of €45,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €27,000.00 2nd - €9,000.00 3rd - €4,500.00 4th - €2,250.00 5th - €1,350.00 6th - €900.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - BIRCHDALE won the valuable Leopardstown Chase at the Dublin Racing Festival last year and put in another solid effort when bidding for a repeat victory last month, finishing fourth behind The Goffer. Aidan Kelly again claims 7lb while owner JP McManus also holds claims with Ilikedwayurthinkin who was well-backed when unseating rider before halfway last time and is now fitted with blinkers. Panda Boy has shown a liking for this venue winning a Pertemps Qualifier over hurdles and ran a cracker on just his fourth outing over fences when beaten less than a length in the ultra competitive Paddy Power Chase at Christmas. This step back in trip is a slight concern. Jerandme hasn’t raced over fences since second to Discordantly in this event 12 months ago but should be spot on after a recent outing on the Flat.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 28th February 2023Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.