2.55 3m. 50yds. 22 Declared. Paddy Power S'chase (Grade B) of €150,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €84,000.00 2nd - €30,000.00 3rd - €15,000.00 4th - €7,500.00 5th - €4,500.00 6th - €3,000.00 7th - €1,500.00 8th - €1,500.00 9th - €1,500.00 10th - €1,500.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - Another wide open looking renewal of this race and in a contest where stamina often tells at the end CAPTAIN CJ may prove the pick. Dermot McLoughlin's charge was a touch disappointing on his seasonal debut at Cork but ran much better in the Porterstown at Fairyhouse last month. He ran on strongly on the run-in then, over three-miles-five, and in a race where there is always plenty of pace he could be finishing best at the business end here. Gordon Elliott has won two of the last four runnings and saddles five this time as well as having two of the reserves. Last year's winner Roaring Bull was pulled up at Fairyhouse but would have a chance if bouncing back to form. The novice Run Wild Fred could be interesting off a low weight. His first couple of runs over fences were good but he has been well beaten in two starts since. Connections try cheek-pieces now. Paul Townend sides with Castlebawn West from a trio of Willie Mullins runners. He ran a nice race over two-and-a-half on his return at Punchestown and stepping up in trip now should suit.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 29th November 2020Weights - 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 or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.