3.08 2m. 8 Declared. Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap S'chase of €16,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - If getting her own way out in front, KILASHEE could prove hard to peg back. A seven-time winner, she yet again attempted to make all on her most recent start at Kilbeggan. Only headed on the run-in there, she ultimately went down by just a length and three-quarters. The late Michael O'Sullivan guided Be Fierce to victory at Tramore on New Year's Day, with this Ted Walsh-trained eight-year-old since falling on his handicap debut at the seaside venue. Given a near two-month break since that mishap, he looks capable of making his presence felt in a contest of this quality. Prince Of Air and Spellacy's Cross have been knocking on the door of late and both are sure to have plenty of supporters, while handicap debutant Wonleg and Downpatrick winner Lakefield Flyer are other leading hopes.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 19th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.