5.00 2m. 4f. 15 Declared. J O C Metal Fabrication H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - One would imagine that J P McManus could take away this prize given his hefty numerical challenge, with four runners and one of the reserves. Mark Walsh gets the nod aboard the Padraig Roche-trained MARSHALLED, as the Flemensfirth gelding arrives here in decent nick. A home-bred by McManus’ wife Noreen, the selection was a beaten favourite on his last three outings but he might turn bronze and a couple of silvers to gold with the help of cheek-pieces. A drop in trip on better ground may also be of assistance to Marshalled. Elsewhere, and of the many that need respecting, last time out winners Soi Cowboy and My Oakclahome certainly fit into that category. Also, Port Rashid scored at Tramore just under three weeks back and he’d be a factor if getting a run – he’s currently first reserve.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-109Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.