7.45 2m. 6f. 160yds. 12 Declared. Adare Handicap 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 - BITVIEW COLIN might continue his trainer's good recent spell and win. Useful at this grade, he has already won two hurdles and a chase and while his best form has been over slightly shorter trips, was a good third over 2m4f at Kilbeggan last time with his rider again claiming a helpful 7lbs. Another ten year old, Call Of The Loon has yet to win over fences but is a hurdle winner and comes here following a good second at Downpatrick recently. He seems ground-versatile and has obvious claims if reproducing his recent run. Something Sweet's top weight is off-set by her rider's 5lbs claim and is capable, having run well on her most recent handicap chase starts. Walshestown is a point-to-point winner but was well held on handicap chase debut on testing ground in January.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102 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.