2.25 2m. 5f. 61yds. 17 Declared. Bulmers Secret Leopardstown H'cap Schase (Grade A) of €125,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €75,000.00 2nd - €25,000.00 3rd - €12,500.00 4th - €6,250.00 5th - €3,750.00 6th - €2,500.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - MAX FLAMINGO has shown his hand to the handicapper by running well in good novice company but will enjoy the ground and can give a good account of himself. He was third in a hot beginners’ chase at Fairyhouse in November and was far from disgraced in a Grade One here at Christmas. This trip might suit better and his rider’s allowance, which he was unable to claim last time, leaves him on a nice racing weight. Blackbow jumped notably well when only finding Dunvegan too strong at Fairyhouse. A 5lb rise makes life no easier but he has to be respected, particularly if this longer trip can unlock more improvement. At the foot of the weights Birchdale catches the eye after a fine run when not quite seeing out 3m here last time, while Cheltenham winner The Shunter makes his first appearance since finishing a creditable fourth in the Galway Plate and has to enter calculations along with hat-trick seeker Fakir D’alene who has improved for the fitting of blinkers.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 23rd January 2022Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.