2.33 2m. 1f. 70yds. 14 Declared. Jim Ryan Racecourse Services H'cap S'ch (DIV I) of €10,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - ERNIE FROM NURNEY looks very well treated here off a chase mark which is 14lb below his hurdle rating. The Padraig Roche trained seven-year-old reverts to fences here having won his latest two starts over flights. Prior to that, he had run very well when third over the larger obstacles at Thurles. Granted a clear round, it will be disappointing if he can't exploit what appears a rather favourable handicap mark. Recent Tramore winner Prince Of Air should again be competitive despite having been hit with a 7lb rise for that success. Likeable Chancer, a point-to-point and chase winner, has been running well over hurdles in recent months. Back over fences for the first time since October, the Daniel Howard trained gelding enters calculations.
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.