12.47 2m. 6f. 15 Declared. William Hill Challenge Series H'cap S'ch of €11,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Dour stayer RISING DUST has progressed well and reverts to fences competing from a favourable rating. A well-supported winner at both Listowel and Punchestown, he finished well beaten at Clonmel most recently, where he was possibly unsuited by testing ground. He often hits a flat spot and was well held on his most recent chases last year, but has a light weight and competes on a suitably sound surface. Reappearing Sammy Smart was well held at the Punchestown festival but had previously shown form and is interesting on handicap chase debut under a 5lb claimer, being rated 10lb higher over hurdles. Midnight Moonshine has been running consistently well.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.