3.50 3m. 8 Declared. William Hill Challenge Series H'cap S'ch of €14,500.00 5-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 Alan Magee - DIAMOND DOLLAR showed a good attitude when opening his account over hurdles at the Limerick Christmas meeting and benefitted from a patient ride when making a big impact on his chasing debut at Punchestown. The Charles Byrnes-trained gelding stretched clear in the straight for a runaway success and if staying this extra 4f, can defy a hefty 15lb hike in the ratings. Duffys Hodey is a three-time winner over hurdles and added a victory in an extended 2m6f chase at the Limerick Christmas meeting. He made a bold bid to follow up three days later at Tramore but will find life tougher off this revised mark. Al Kalila has been placed twice at Kelso this season while any market move for Lucky Lyreen would be interesting.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.