5.15 2m. 5f. 100yds. 13 Declared. FormaHoof H'cap S'chase of €9,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,400.00 2nd - €1,800.00 3rd - €900.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €270.00 6th - €180.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - There looks a handicap chase in FRIARY GOLD off this kind of mark and he gets the vote. Gavin Cromwell's charge ran a solid enough race off a 2lb lower mark when third at Roscommon last month and going up a bit in trip now looks like it should suit. He had been a good winner off a pound lower mark on his previous outing over hurdles at Killarney. Kilderry Prince comes into the race in winning form and went up 6lb for his success at Tipperary last time. He sprang a shock that day and there probably isn't much improvement in him at the age of 12. Cantkidakidder, who was fifth in Tipperary, is a previous course winner and could be each-way material.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-95Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.