12.55 2m. 2f. 12 Declared. ThurlesRaces.ie 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 Eamonn Murphy - He has two in the first and again J P McManus is strongly represented here with three in the mix. Trainer Jim Dreaper also fires more than one dart at the target and one of the Greenogue runners is notable as Mullaghmurphy Blue returns off a mammoth 1058 day break. He’s likely best watched on this occasion and the likes of McManus’ FOX LE BEL appeals more. The Network gelding has been a beaten favourite twice which is a little disconcerting, as is the fact that he made a mistake and unseated rider four out when expected to deliver last time. On the plus side though, as a mere five-year-old, it ought to be only a matter of time before the chestnut sheds his maiden tag. He hails from a yard that’s put a couple of wins on the board in November, and trust Liz Doyle to get the best from him sooner rather than later.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (109 = 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.