7.30 3m. 2f. 10 Declared. Tote Killarney National H'cap S'chase of €50,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €30,000.00 2nd - €10,000.00 3rd - €5,000.00 4th - €2,500.00 5th - €1,500.00 6th - €1,000.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM was a very promising sort for Nicky Henderson including when Grade 1 placed before joining Enda Bolger last season. The Stowaway gelding won a three-mile beginners chase at Navan and has performed well in valuable staying handicaps, notably when runner-up to Death Duty at Punchestown and beaten less than ten lengths in the Irish National. Recite A Prayer looks sure to go close if putting in a clear round. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding won twice over fences last season without looking the most natural of jumpers and spoiled a winning chance with a bad mistake at the last when runner-up to Donkey Years at Fairyhouse last time. Fox Watch and Presenting Point are two light weights both seeking a hat-trick, while Waitnee would have finished closer in a real stamina test at the Punchestown Festival only to be badly hampered at a crucial stage.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwardsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.