1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - WALKS THE TALK stays this far and will enjoy getting back on a sound surface. John McConnell’s mare won her first two starts over hurdles on decent ground in the autumn and chased home a progressive Paul Nicholls-trained gelding on her penultimate outing at Musselburgh. The youngest in the line-up, Agameoftwohalves won a maiden over 2m3f at Punchestown and it will be a surprise if this trip proves beyond him. Drying ground is a concern for Rocky’s Howya who comes into this on a roll, while Long Branch is a dour stayer but may be on a high enough mark now. %0A%0A%0A

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 120 or less
Weights - 10st 13lbs.
Penalties - Additional Weight - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 105 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 106-110) 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 111-115) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 116-120) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra