1.25 2m. 5f. 55yds. 12 Declared. Fairyhouse Members 2025 H'cap S'chase of €11,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - THELONGLAD showed precious little prior to an improved effort before incurring a late fall during Christmas and can win from his revised rating. A fourth-placing in November 2023 had previously been his best hurdles placing but showed better form on chase debut at Limerick, when travelling well before falling at the second-last. He has been raised 2lb and is a further 2lb out of the handicap but his rider again claims 5lb. Dual point-to-point winner Glady Max finished second at Cork last month (Mighty Oak Lad finished third) and while he is rated 11lb higher in this sphere than over hurdles, should compete. Rochestown has good recent hurdle form and reverts to fences.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.