12.30 2m. 1f. 8 Declared. Jump Into January H'cap S'chase of €14,500.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00
FormscanBy Tom Weekes - NELLY'S MONEY has obvious claims for a yard in flying form. A lightly-raced nine year old, she ran a solid race when second at Clonmel recently and will have trip and soft ground in her favour. Espion Du Chenet is capable at this level and at this distance and has claims. He is ground-versatile and while his rating has risen recently, should nonetheless run his usual solid race. One-time high-class Rhinestone has clearly had training issues but competes from a low rating on handicap chase debut. Ninth in the 2018 Cheltenham Bumper and runner-up in a 2019 Grade 1 novice hurdle, he shaped well, despite being beaten 42 lengths, on his recent reappearance his his new trainer and while his 116 rating is well within his abilities, might prefer a longer trip. Sil Ver Klass was well held at Cork latest while One Down needs to return to form.
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.