1st - €7,092.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00 Overcast and breezy, rain later

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Andy Slattery commented after CONVARA won a maiden hurdle at Down Royal in May that he would have preferred faster ground to the yielding surface that prevailed that evening. Nonetheless, looking at his pedigree, one would have grounds for optimism that he’ll handle the ground here even if it eases appreciably, and he showed in his good third place finish on the Flat at Roscommon that he’ll be fine it if stays good. He seems to have come back a better horse from his winter break. Itsalonglongroad has been runner-up five times on the level, and has the rating to be in the shake-up, while Jim Bolger’s Smart Living is open to improvement after just two starts in which he has shown a fair level of ability. John Kiely’s runners are always to be respected in these older-horse maidens, and Penny Out has Colin Keane on board after winning a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last month. The unknown quantity is the Vinnie Roe filly Eleanor Rigby. Dermot Weld starts her off at a modest level, and the betting will be instructive as to this one’s chances

For four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 7lbs ;Fillies allowed 5lbs ;