1.30 3m. 1f. 150yds. 12 Declared. Thatch At Ballymore H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - ASKANN likes a big, galloping track and patient tactics can reap a reward here. She will likely be coming home stronger than most in these testing conditions. Simon Torrens is good value for his 5lb claim and was on board for her previous two victories. She was last seen finishing a fair second over a similar trip in Down Royal at the end of last month. I'll Be That Lady was caught on the line over two and a half miles on heavy ground at Naas on Saturday. It would be a big ask to come out three days later and score, up in trip, despite her being in good form. Loch Luatha would prefer better ground but has a shot at prize money after runner-up finishes in September and October. Wake Up Early was beaten a fair way into third at Galway in September but, if he can build upon that, has his chance.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 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.