7.10 2m. 6f. 111yds. 19 Declared. Guinness Galway Blazers H'cap S'chase of €75,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €45,000.00 2nd - €15,000.00 3rd - €7,500.00 4th - €3,750.00 5th - €2,250.00 6th - €1,500.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - SAPPHIRE LADY's form has been a bit hit and miss but on a good day she looks nicely treated off a mark of 131 tried in handicap company here. The Beneficial mare was good when last seen at Punchestown in late May. She made the running that day and seems to be best when racing prominently. JP McManus has six representatives in the race and The Big Lense comes here in fine form after his win at Kilbeggan three weeks ago. The Court Cave got a 7lb rise for that but was value for a bit more than his winning margin last time. Mark Walsh rides Everlastingpromise, who ran well at Killarney last time, but this trip may be stretching him. Dunvegan had a nice tune up run on the Flat at Leopardstown just over three weeks ago and looks another to consider in a tricky looking affair.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)Weights - 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.