1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - VAUREAL was second in this a year ago and won a similar contest over course and distance in November. He's only rated higher than for his latest victory and regular rider Caragh Monaghan is once again on board. His last two outings have come in a cross-country contest and over hurdles, and connections have probably been aiming him at this race for some time. Kings Hill could have more to offer after winning at Limerick, while Harbour Highway is another going the right way after scoring at Leopardstown. Now tried in blinkers, Lucky Lyreen has to be respected on his defeat of the subsequent Ulster National winner Born Braver two starts back. %0A%0A%0A

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 31st March 2026). 2. Lady Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 31st March 2026). 3. Lady Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases against Professional Riders issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race.