4.45 3m. 1f. 110yds. 11 Declared. Support Irish Injured Jockeys H'cap S'ch 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 Donal Murphy - PRIDE OF PLACE might still be ahead of the handicapper off a mark of 109. The JP McManus homebred, who is out of a half-sister to On The Fringe, finished a close third on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month, bettering that performance by making the breakthrough at Tipperary on his most recent outing. Charlie O'Dwyer retains the ride on this Getaway six-year-old and claims a valuable 5lb. In truth, a case can be made for many others, with recent Perth winner Sea Aster sure to have plenty of supporters. Henry de Bromhead saddles Sam Magee and Hand Over Fist, with both capable of making an impact, while Connacht National sixth Dorans Law and course and distance winner Riggs others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five 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.