3.35 3m. 7 Declared. Madr?? Excepcional H'cap S'chase 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 Michael Graham - ARCHIES CHARM is a solid stayer that could land this on his way to a possible tilt at the Ulster National in Downpatrick. He has won over a similar trip in Downpatrick and performed best of the rest in second at Leopardstown over Christmas behind an easy winner who was very well handicapped. From The Ashes is dangerous on the back of a runner-up berth in a beginners' chase at Punchestown this month, when strong in the market. A mistake at the last probably cost Angels Dawn victory in Punchestown last month. She would welcome plenty of rain. Arverne represents Gavin Cromwell who is firing in plenty of winners in this month. He has the form to be a factor. Portstorm travelled well for a long way before finishing behind Angels Dawn in fifth at Punchestown. Cheekpieces are applied and could bring about further improvement.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-123Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.