1st - €9,600.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €800.00 5th - €480.00 6th - €320.00

FormscanBy Dan McEvoy - SHADOW PADDY (3) is held in high regard by trainer Eoin McCarthy having contested an Aintree Grade One novice hurdle last season. The son of Shadow Gate justified market support to score comprehensively on his chase debut and should take this contest en route to the Galway Festival. Net Boy is a highly strung individual, but he is also talented, as was displayed in Ballinrobe when he ran away with a beginner's chase. Mark Walsh is an eye-catching booking for this contender%3B however, the possibility of a pace burn-up may ruin his chance. Endless Talking is another who enjoys being at the head of affairs. He is on track for a hat trick, although this step up in grade may prove a stretch too far. %0A

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards
Weights - 11st 2lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two steeplechases 10lb extra