2.40 2m. 1f. 36yds. 11 Declared. Frank O'Beirne H'cap S'chase of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - BENEFIT RUN was an easy winner of this last year and has good prospects of a repeat success after a fine effort in defeat at the Galway Festival. Ross O’Sullivan’s charge put in a career best when collared close home by Abbey Magic in a higher grade of handicap and a 3lb rise looks fair. Grange Walk was in contention when a faller three out in that race and, having previously won a decent beginners' chase at Limerick, is one to consider. Espion De Chenet had Jack Holiday half a length back in third when winning at Killarney but the letter is 10lb better off here and is preferred of the pair. Optical Confusion had some very good form at right-handed tracks in the spring and may enjoy going this way around after some moderate recent efforts, while Turbo could be a player if he can transfer his good recent hurdles form to this sphere. %0A%0A
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (130 = 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 shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.