1st - €10,164.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €412.50 Fine

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - CELTIC RISING returns from a 280 days absence here but may prove good enough to win on chase debut. He was an able performer over hurdles last term and has the benefit of having won his only point-to-point start in January 2017 and represents a yard in flying form. Redhotfillypeppers is also a capable type also neatly fits into the race conditions, with her own 123 hurdles rating. The booking of Paul Townend is an obvious plus and while her 2311 day layoff isn't too big an issue coming from the top yard, she would however ideally prefer a slightly longer trip. R'evelyn Pleasure is another capable performer and while he has top weight today, he does have winning chase form. He goes well on testing ground, likes today's trip and should be well able to give the selection plenty to worry about. Allee Bleue's saddle slipped on debut for his new yard but he would also prefer a longer trip.

A novice steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 123 or less, also open to horses which, at entry, are rated 123 or less in hurdle races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra; Of two steeplechases 7lb extra; Note 1- Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less. Note 2 Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their hurdle rating is 123 or less. However hurdle ratings and performances will only be considered after steeplechase ratings and performances.