1st - €8,008.00 2nd - €2,600.00 3rd - €1,300.00 4th - €650.00 5th - €325.00 Overcast

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Noel Meade has won this race the last two years, and he might be able to strike again now with MOMUS. Ninth on his debut over hurdles in a good quality contest at Leopardstown, the five-year-old gelding then easily won a bumper on his next start at Roscommon. He returns to flights now, and it'll be interesting to see how he fares with the returning Sean Flanagan aboard. Flanagan has been out of action since fracturing his leg in a fall at Tramore in August, and it'll come as no surprise if he manages a win or two on this seven race card. Diamond Hill looks the pick of the Willie Mullins three, after she was an unlucky fourth on her most recent start at Listowel. She was successful over the course on her penultimate outing, and a bold bid can be expected from her now. Bakmaj was a good second to Quick Grabim at Listowel last month, and that one since followed-up at Tipperary. The Alan Fleming trained gelding is sure to have plenty of supporters here, and it'll come as a surprise if he is not involved toward the business end.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;