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

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - BACHELOR looks the one to beat despite having yet to win a hurdle from nine attempts. A useful flat performer at a mile, he has shown good hurdles form on occasions and was a final flight faller when about to be passed by ill-fated and top class novice Sir Erec at Leopardstown last December. He returned from a break when finishing second at Kilbeggan recently and with today's rider no claiming 5lbs, he might prove good enough to win. Soldier At War was very easily beaten by a smart type at Ballinrobe recently but prior to that won his maiden hurdle at Sligo. The form of that win is nothing special and he has top weight today but he is a dependable type who should get involved at the business end. Do Ya Feel Lucky seems to have progressed well in recent times and while she faces a stiffer task than when winning her maiden at Tramore recently, is open to some more improvement and is again helped by her rider's 7lbs claim. Effernock Fizz was a shock 66/1 winner at Tipperary last month and while now raised to 102, faces a tougher task today.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra