4.20 2m. 28yds. 11 Declared. Clonmel H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 4-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 Michael Graham - FAG AN BEALACH brought up plenty of bets when obliging on chasing debut at Downpatrick and can follow up. Arthur Moore's mare has ability in her locker as evidenced by powering home by 15 lengths in a mares' bumper at Down Royal. She was then placed in three hurdle races before taking to fences. The Abbey was the horse she beat a length and a half into second and he comes back for more. He has been runner-up in his three beginners' chases, so wouldn't be winning out of turn. Whatsinthecorner would prefer good ground but is in a consistent vein of form and cannot be ruled out.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (109 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.