5.15 2m. 2f. 54yds. 13 Declared. Guinness H'cap S'chase of €21,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €12,600.00 2nd - €4,200.00 3rd - €2,100.00 4th - €1,050.00 5th - €630.00 6th - €420.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - MR DIABLO is without a win in over three years but could be worth a second look here dropping back in trip. The Philip Dempsey-trained gelding has not been overly busy in the interim but has put up a number of useful efforts including when second in the Troytown at Navan. The selection again filled the runner-up spot last time when only headed in the final furlong of the Galway Blazers at the Festival meeting. Thecraicisninety was also denied here in similar circumstances last time over course and distance, while Bridge Native bids to make it four wins from her last five starts after scoring over hurdles here last month. Benefit Run also comes here in good form.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)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 after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.