4.55 2m. 4f. 219yds. 8 Declared. Botanica International H'cap S'chase of €15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - After deservedly making the breakthrough at this venue earlier in the month, SPELLACY'S CROSS might now follow-up. The Jimmy Barcoe-trained six-year-old went up just 3lb for his recent success and still looks nicely treated off a mark of 95. With Darragh O'Keeffe aboard, Listowel winner Ollie La Ba Ba is the second choice. Rated 7lb higher over flights, he could take advantage of his lower chase mark. While both pulled up in the same contest when last seen, Person Of Interest and Ceroc had valid excuses and are of definite interest in this competitive affair. The Dara Man was still in with every chance when unseating three out at Cork recently and with Michael Kenneally again claiming a valuable 7lb, he should be able to make his presence felt.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four 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.