7.10 2m. 5f. 50yds. 12 Declared. Close Brothers Irish EBF (M) H'cap S'ch of €30,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - INDIE BELLE has progressed well in recent times and might continue her upward curve. She won just once in 18 hurdles but was unlucky in a useful Navan handicap in February and has won her last two chase starts. She won readily at Downpatrick recently and while this is tougher, can cope with a 9lb hike. Queen Jane has also won her last two chases and while she too faces a stiffer task, on better ground, than when winning from 9lb lower at Limerick, is also progressive. Pont Aval is a 10 year old maiden chaser but chased home subsequent Ulster National runner-up My Design in March, but was well enough held on her last start and now runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Kalli's Quest is 4lb higher than when winning at Navan and while she likes a sound surface, would ideally prefer three-miles.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (135 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.