1.05 3m. 1f. 50yds. 12 Declared. tote.ie Home Of The Placepot Hcap Schase of €14,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - Deilginis is on a four-timer after two chase victories and a hurdle success. She enjoys testing ground but races off 10lbs higher, and is up in trip, in a competitive race, so preference is for ENVOL PIERJI. Liz Doyle's charge could come into his own over this trip as he is an out-and-out stayer. He was doing his best work in the latter stages of the Ladies' National at Fairyhouse to come home a never nearer third. His sole victory in a staying handicap hurdle came on deep ground at Tramore. Spancil Hill is a threat albeit up in class. He has been in good form over fences with a victory in Clonmel and a neck second at Navan. In addition, he has won over a similar trip to this before. Moscowsowhat was a recent winner over an extended two miles five furlongs in Tramore but previous attempts at three miles haven't been convincing. Screaming Colours was very good over a similar trip at this track when romping home by eight and a half lengths. The handicapper has had his say in moving him up 9lbs, though.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 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.