7.10 3m. 2f. 15 Declared. GMHD Killarney National H'cap S'chase of €50,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €30,000.00 2nd - €10,000.00 3rd - €5,000.00 4th - €2,500.00 5th - €1,500.00 6th - €1,000.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Four in here for J.P. McManus and it’s interesting to see blinkers re-applied to SHADY OPERATOR. He had some good handicap form in headgear a couple of years ago and Enda Bolger, who also has former winner Auvergnat in here, is always to be feared at this venue. Like the selection, topweight Uisce Beatha was formerly with Joseph O’Brien and he’s two from four for Padraig Roche. He had Punchestown winner Rapid Response back in third when winning last time and stays well, although he did disappoint in this race two years ago. Three Musketeers is good fresh and was pipped by Irish National winner Freewheelin Dylan at Kilbeggan last summer, while Waitnsee won a Grade Three on her penultimate start and is a tough sort who may improve further for the extra distance
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwardsWeights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbsPenalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.