4.10 2m. 5f. 27yds. 12 Declared. Frank O'Beirne Memorial 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 Mark Nunan - Runner-up three times over hurdles last year, THE STRIKER DYLAN again found only one too good on his chase debut in a Wexford handicap in August. Liam Cusack's runner was touched off by a much more experienced rival on that occasion and this longer trip can play to his strengths. The Affinisea gelding can make the breakthrough now off a 3lb higher mark. Likable Chancer is well exposed but has to enter calculations after a battling success at Tramore. Course hurdle winners Cornmarket and Sydney Cruiser both merit respect on their first runs over fences while dual hurdles winner Due Course is well handicapped if first-time blinkers have the desired effect. %0A%0A
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-100Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.