2.53 2m. 4f. 10 Declared. Foxrock H'cap S'chase (Grade B) of €40,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - WA WA has impressed on both starts since joining Dermot McLoughlin and gets the vote to defy a 12lb hike in the ratings and complete a hat-trick. The Yeats gelding scored in good style at Killarney and followed up in style when switched to handicap company over this trip at Naas. Conflated was a Grade 3 winner as a novice last season and made an early exit when favourite for the Kerry National at Listowel. He subsequently filled the runner-up spot behind Eklat De Rire at Wexford but needs to brush up his jumping. Winter Escape has edged down in the ratings this year but indicated a return to form when third to Theatre World at Galway last time, while Golden Jewel is 3lb out of the handicap proper but should still be competitive off a feather weight.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-150Weights - 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 or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.