7.05 2m. 5f. 50yds. 9 Declared. HSS Hire H'cap S'chase (Grade A) of €100,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Stepping up in trip again should suit HA D'OR and he can make a winning start in handicaps. The French-bred gelding has been keeping good company in novices and wasn't disgraced when fifth in the Arkle at Cheltenham last month. He had been a good winner over this trip on his chase debut at Fairyhouse back in December, beating a decent sort in The Goffer. Lieutenant Command was a good winner of a competitive event at Leopardstown early last month and could be a big player here despite a 6lb rise for that victory. Ilikedwayurthinkin was third in that Leopardstown contest and on revised terms he looks another for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 16th April 2023Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.