4.10 3m. 17 Declared. William Hill Pick Your Places H'cap S'ch of €15,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Another ultra-competitive affair, where a case can be made for many of the 17 runners. BALLYKEEL lost little in defeat on his handicap debut at Down Royal last month and he might be able to go a place better now. The son of Presenting was beaten by just half-a-length at the Maze venue and he will again be ridden by Corey McGivern who claims a valuable 7lb. Sweet Will also filled the runner-up spot on his most recent start when bidding to complete a hat-trick. He went up 5lb for that effort but still looks nicely treated on a mark of 110. Handsworth was reportedly hampered when disappointing at Leopardstown over Christmas and he is given the chance to redeem himself. Temptationinmilan unseated in that same Leopardstown contest and he is well-capable of making his presence felt here. Brampton Belle, History Of Fashion and Galon De Vauzelle are others for the shortlist.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.