1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00 Showers, windy

FormscanBy Michael Graham - JULIES STOWAWAY sets a good standard. He came in runner-up in his first two bumpers before getting off the mark at Naas in February. The form of that race has worked out very well. He was then far from disgraced in seventh in the Grade One Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. His first crack at hurdling saw him take third in Galway last month, and the runner-up has since franked the form. Willie Mullins' record with his French imports needs no introduction and Blue Lord looks to be another likely sort for him. He was last seen winning over an extended two miles on the Flat in his homeland in September 2019. Mullins also introduces Glens Of Antrim who is a full sister to Minella Melody who won at Grade 3 level over hurdles, so she has to be respected. Hamundarson hasn't lived up to the hype in bumpers but perhaps hurdling will be his game.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs