6.42 2m. 3f. 130yds. 11 Declared. Tote H'cap S'chase of €11,500.00 4-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 Donal Murphy - Bidding to complete a hat-trick at this Bettyville circuit, CROWSATEDAPPLETART is difficult to oppose. In the form of his life at present, he has finished no worse than fourth in his last nine starts. Now up to a career high mark of 106, the likeable eight-year-old might still be ahead of the handicapper. Not far behind the selection a fortnight ago and better off at the weights now, it'll come as no surprise if Finnians Row manages to reverse the form. Fourth and fifth when last seen at Tipperary, Birdsandthebees and A Nod To Getaway are both capable of making an impact, while Inchidaly Copper, Jumping Susie and Walk In Time are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four 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.Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2024/2025 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).