4.30 2m. 5f. 97yds. 14 Declared. John Thomas McNamara (QR) H'cap S'chase of €11,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Eamonn Murphy - Last year’s winner Krisquin is back in search of further Leopardstown gains with a visor now replacing blinkers. Cue Card’s half-brother Sidetracked is very interesting on his handicap debut, and if this fellow is solid in the betting you wouldn’t be putting anyone off making an investment. J P McManus is two-handed and perhaps his Francis Flood representative IT’S ONLY A NUMBER can follow up on a Down Royal win from about a month back. He couldn’t have won any easier then, and got a twelve pound hike in the ratings for his troubles. Young Wicklow man Robbie Jackson helps with his four pound claim here. This will be a big occasion for the Kiltegan native and he’s shown his talent in point-to-points already through a couple of wins.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (109 = 12st)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 10st 4lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.Riders - Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 4th March) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing