6.45 2m. 6f. 111yds. 21 Declared. Tote Galway Plate (H'cap S'chase) (Grade A) of €200,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €120,000.00 2nd - €40,000.00 3rd - €20,000.00 4th - €10,000.00 5th - €6,000.00 6th - €4,000.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - EASY GAME is inexperienced over fences, but looks to have plenty of ability in this sphere. After winning his beginners' chase in Leopardstown, he was a more than creditable runner-up to Faugheen in a Grade One novice chase at the same track. He fell when last seen in the Grade One RSA at the Cheltenham Festival, but is sure to have done plenty of homework for this. It's not hard to see him getting involved. He won a novice hurdle on his sole visit to Ballybrit. Peregrine Run, who was fourth in this last year, would have been the selection on good ground, but 10-12mm of rain is now forecast for Galway on Wednesday afternoon which isn't ideal for him. Peter Fahey's stable star has won 17 races in his career including 10 over fences. He is well prepared for this having landed a Grade 3 steeplechase in Killarney, before finishing third in a qualified riders' maiden at the same track this month. He is a good jumper who was beaten four lengths in this feature last year. Three Musketeers is a threat down towards the bottom of the weights. He just failed by the minimum margin in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan after a strong finish, and the 4lb that the handicapper has given him is more than offset by Conor McNamara's 5lb claim. Elliott's The Storyteller and Galvin have plenty of form to recommend their chances.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 19th July 2020 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
