3.00 2m. 4f. 100yds. 12 Declared. Barry Geraghty Autobiography Hcap Schase 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 Mark Nunan - BITVIEW COLIN was sidelined through injury for a couple of years but has been performing consistently in handicap chases since his return to action in September. He won at Listowel that month and, although not at his best last time, the form of his previous two runner-up efforts at Ballinrobe and over course and distance has worked out well. Like the selection, Hoke Colborn is better judged on two good second place finishes which he registered before a below-par run at Fairyhouse last time and he should be competitive. Formerly quite useful in 3m handicap hurdles, Goodnightngodbless is unexposed over fences and shaped quite well on her reappearance at Naas last month. She can get involved, while just ahead of her last time was Hilltop Supreme who has claims as well if his jumping holds up. Lightly-raced topweight La Tektor has a nice bit of ability and ran a good race on his comeback at Galway, but winning under 12 stone will be a fair effort. %0A%0A
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 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.