1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00

FormscanBy Gary Carson - ITSALONGLONGROAD is a couple of pounds wrong at the weights here but comes into the race in winning form and may be able to follow up his win at Tramore New Year's Day. A mark of 112 looks lenient enough for the Lawman gelding who has won twice over fences and is a versatile sort having also shown good form on the all-weather this winter. The three at the top of the weights were all well held in a similar event for higher grade performers at Limerick late last month. Dis Donc fared best that day, finishing fourth, and is entitled to play a big part in this company. Arahecan, who was fifth then, has Rachael Blackmore back on board now and is another to consider.%0A%0A

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 114 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 115-125)
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 9lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 1lbs
Penalties - Performances in steeplechases before 21st January - for every 1lb above the rating of 114 1lb extra On or after 21st January - for each steeplechase race won 5lb extra