12.05 2m. 6f. 140yds. 16 Declared. Ryans Cleaning H'cap S'chase 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 Mark Nunan - Tom Mullins clearly has plenty of faith in young claimer Jack Foley as he entrusts him with the ride on CHAVI ARTIST. Foley recently rode his first track winner on the stable’s Rock Chica and his mount here can race off joint-bottom weight with the benefit of his 7lb allowance. A course winner in January, the Presenting gelding ran well when chasing home Troytown fourth Discordantly at Galway and still looks to be on a very attractive mark. Fairly Legal made a pleasing return at Wexford and should be primed for a big run, while Liz Doyle sends Bois De Clamart straight into a competitive handicap after a chase debut win at Tramore and this one has the ability to get involved if his jumping holds up. Nobody Home won readily at Kilbeggan but is a lot more exposed compared to some of these, while Myth Buster has a stiff-looking mark to overcome after performing well in a hot beginners’ chase last Christmas. Talented hunter-chaser Burning Ambition has had a recent run and cheekpieces might spark him up a bit, while Oscar Academy could be a lurker towards the foot of the weights in his first handicap.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-140Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs 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.