2.30 3m. 50yds. 18 Declared. Bar One Racing Troytown H'cap S'chase (Grade 3) of €100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - LIFE IN THE PARK is without a win in over two years but is generally consistent in valuable handicaps and has a solid each-way chance. The selection was placed in ‘Nationals’ at Ballinrobe and Kilbeggan last year and has again figured prominently this year at the Cheltenham Festival and when beaten less than two lengths last time in the Galway Plate. The yard remains in cracking form and The Short Go is another to consider after finishing second to another stablemate Senior Chief at Cheltenham last month. Gordon Elliott saddles over half of the field and riding arrangements suggest American Mike is the pick, while Yeah Man and Perceval Legallois are part of a strong Gavin Cromwell quartet.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in steeplechases up to and including 3rd November 2024Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.