1st - €9,240.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €375.00 Fine

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - SPECIAL DIAMOND, who is of course a full-sister to Special Tiara, is given the chance to redeem herself here, after disappointing at Tipperary on her last start. A good third on her chasing debut over the course and distance in June, the daughter of Kayf Tara then pulled up on her most recent outing at Tipperary. She was reported to be 'blowing hard' after that race, and it'll come as no surprise if she leaves that effort well-behind her now. Henry de Bromhead trains the selection and he is also represented by The Brassmoulder. Successful over flights at Kilbeggan last September, the son of Milan has failed to make an impact in two starts over the larger obstacles. Matin D'anjou is given second preference. The French bred six-year-old won at Wexford on his penultimate start, since finishing a fine fifth of twenty in an ultra-competitive handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival. The 116 rated Venezia should be able to make his presence felt, while Tipperary winner Oighear Dubh is likely to find this trip on short side.

A novice steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 116 or less, also open to horses rated 116 or less in hurdle races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra; Of two steeplechases 7lb extra; Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 123 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.