12.30 3m. 1f. 150yds. 16 Declared. William Hill Ireland H'cap S'chase of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - LAUGHING TRIX and Paddy O'Hanlon can repeat their victory in Fairyhouse at the start of the month. The eight-year-old mare stayed on to well to win that 3m contest by two and a half lengths. O'Hanlon is able to claim his full 7lb claim in this race so, in effect, she races off only 3lb higher. Enduring Love isn't on a bad mark and this hold-up horse could be well suited to having Denis O'Regan on board for the first time. Brandy Harbour was a major gamble in Naas and showed improved form in third. He is up in trip but is a former point-to-point winner. Warreedy was brought down in the early stages at Down Royal but, prior to that, picked up prize money while interspersing running in staying chases and hurdles. He gets first-time cheekpieces.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102Weights - 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.