3.00 2m. 106yds. 12 Declared. Jossestown 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 - CARNET DE STAGE came in runner-up in this race last year and could go one better. That race was on heavy ground and he finished clear of the remainder after being hampered before two out. Jack Foley won on him at Downpatrick in October and gets the leg up for the second time. Carnet De Stage was a fair fifth when last seen in this sphere in the amateur jockeys' handicap chase at Cheltenham. Hollybank King is bidding to snap a run of four runner-up berths in a row (two point-to-points and a couple of handicap chases). He was only caught close home at Down Royal over Christmas and is a threat. Fox Le Bel reverts back to hurdles and is on a mark he can be competitive off.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-109Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.