1st - €17,100.00 2nd - €5,700.00 3rd - €2,850.00 4th - €1,425.00 5th - €855.00 Overcast, windy

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - ZARAK THE BRAVE was worryingly pulled up at halfway last October but encouragingly reappears following a small break and, on his day, the Galway Hurdle winner is a clear pick and is suited by conditions. Reported 'clinically abnormal' post-race at Tipperary, such summaries are cryptic by nature while today's race is run in honour of 32-years-young Limestone Lad, who was 'knocked' for a heart murmur as a youngster. Banntown Girl is a dependable handicapper who finished 7.25 lengths behind Jetara in a Listed hurdle in December, although should find an on-song selection too strong. 2021 Cheltenham festival winner Telmesomethinggirl reverted to hurdles for her recent reappearance but finished 11.5 lengths behind Jetara, when receiving 3lb, although can progress. Golden Joy, an Auteuil debut winner last April, was well held at Grade 3 level last month and needs to show more. Doyen Ta Win faces a tough task.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1 weight-for-age hurdle race since 1st May 2022
Weights - 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st July, 2022 Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra