2.30 2m. 4f. 90yds. 7 Declared. Paddy Power Podcast Novice H'cap S'chase (Grade B) of €40,000.00 5-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 Tom Weekes - SCHOOL BOY HOURS might win on handicap chase debut. A capable type, he has chased home high class horses in hot beginners chases in recent outings and while today's trip is possibly as sharp as he would want, he nonetheless should go well on handicap debut having had six previous chase outings. Enjoy D'allen is an obvious contender and being a big chasing type, has progressed very well in recent times. He has been penalised 9lbs for his latest win at Thurles and while he competes from a career high mark now, could well progress further and should give the selection a real race. Fully Charged doesn't appear a nature jumper but nonetheless ran a solid race when second over course and distance last month and can get involved for the placings. Ministerforsport continues with hit-and-miss form while Defi Bleu is tried in a first-time tongue-tie on handicap chase debut. Home By The Lee was reported to have burst blood vessels at Leopardstown latest.
A limited handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 3rd May 2020, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasonsWeights - 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 10st 3lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.