2.05 2m. 77yds. 14 Declared. Racing Again February 23rd H'cap S'chase of €11,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00
FormscanBy Michael Graham - ENA BAIE is likely to appreciate this better ground. She was fifth over further on slower ground at this track in November, but has winning form over a similar trip in the book. Junior Rattler faced very tough tasks in beginners' chases at Wexford and Fairyhouse, but could make an impact on handicap debut. He won twice over hurdles on his way to a rating of 114. He starts his chasing career on 106. If Dreamsrmadeofthis could replicate the run she put in for second at Tramore in October, it would give her a shot. She gets first-time cheekpieces. Itsalonglongroad likes to bowl along from the front and won on the Flat on his sole previous visit to Thurles. Withallduerespect has won off a break before and is one to monitor in the market ahead of his first start since switching to Michael Kennedy.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (109 = 12st)Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.