1.15 2m. 5f. 15 Declared. Discover Meath H'cap S'chase of €16,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - JOHN ADAMS was still in front when exiting at the last in the Punchestown race won by the prolific Glenquin Castle in December but gained compensation when returning to the same venue last month, drawing clear in the straight under a fine ride by Ross Berry to beat Exit To The West over 2m7f. The pair should be a bit closer at these revised weights but, if his jumping holds up, the Colin Bowe-trained gelding can follow up. Samurai Cracker gained his last win over a slightly shorter trip at Down Royal last spring and has been generally consistent since including a decent effort in the valuable Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. Recite A Prayer won quite easily on his chasing debut at Tramore but then jumped poorly at Punchestown. Conquredalofeurope finished well when switched to a handicap over course and distance last time.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-130Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.