1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00

FormscanBy Dan McEvoy - JASKO DES DAMES (2) relishes a sound surface, and after dropping two pounds in the handicap, he can return to the winner's enclosure. Recently purchased by Watchman Racing, he should have too much for these if repeating the level of form shown at Cheltenham or Aintree on his seasonal debut. Special Cadeau has always kept good company and finished just behind the selection at Cheltenham. With Dylan Whelan claiming seven pounds off this top weight, he should have every chance in this contest. Gaelic Arc won this race two years ago and has returned to form with two creditable performances. Harry Sexton's mount has won off this mark before, so he should be capable of making the frame if coping with his recent rise at this stage of his career. Dreal Deal is another contender, having won this race last year off two pounds higher.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.