6.15 2m. 3f. 120yds. 9 Declared. Athlacca H'cap S'chase (DIV II) of €10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - This is a weak contest and it is hoped first-time blinkers will bring about some improvement in the selection STORMY MASTER. He has failed to win in 14 previous starts but has been well supported on occasions and while he clearly needs to show a little more than when well enough held over hurdles at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago, blinkers might bring about some improvement on this his second chase start. Boro Melody is a point-to-point winner who ran reasonably well on handicap chase debut at Downpatrick 11 days ago but might ideally prefer a little further. Wee Small Hours is a dual hurdle winner and while he has failed to win in nine chase starts, wasn't beaten too far on his latest fences runs and reappears after a break now. Nine-time winner Capture The Drama has been a marvellous servant but is now 13. Runyon Rattler races from a reduced rating on reappearance run.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-95 Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.