7.15 2m. 9 Declared. Racing Again September 4th 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 Donal Murphy - There was just half a length between them at Tramore last month, with Downthecellar getting the better of SHE TOPS THE LOT. The former was completing a hat-trick at the Co Waterford circuit, with his trainer Edward O'Grady later stating: "I'm delighted, he has exceeded expectations." The son of Arcadio is up twenty-two pounds since his initial win and the handicapper may well have his measure at this stage. A swing in the weights will help the selection who was making her handicap debut at Tramore. Mike O'Connor takes a valuable seven pounds off her back here and it'll be disappointing if she is not involved towards the business end. Eagle Moon, Western Sea and Josephina were all behind the aforementioned duo at Tramore and they re-oppose now. Josephina was third at the Graun Hill venue and it would come as little surprise if she managed to reverse the form. Epsion Du Chenet and Gold Sun are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 12lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.