12.00 2m. 5f. 11 Declared. Fairyhouse Ladies H'cap S'chase of €14,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - FAVORI LOGIQUE looks the one to beat with Maxine O’Sullivan a positive booking in this race restricted to lady riders. She was aboard when the gelding didn’t enjoy the best of luck in running here last time and Ross O’Sullivan’s charge, who completed a hat-trick earlier this season, reportedly lost a shoe when previously third to Arrycan also at this venue. My Manekineko still retains plenty of ability as evidenced by a hurdle win at Sligo on his penultimate start and should go well under Jody Townend, while Nobody Home, Lord Lariat and O Connell Street are others for the shortlist. Kavanaghs Corner and Emma Twomey won this 12 months ago but the veteran gelding has to overcome a six-month absence.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 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 shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 23rd November) 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden more than 60 winners (up to and including 23rd November) 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases against Professional Riders issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race.