1st - €9,300.00 2nd - €3,100.00 3rd - €1,550.00 4th - €775.00 5th - €465.00 6th - €310.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - A competitive affair and AVONDALE, the only one not to win last time out, gets the vote in the hope that the ground isn’t too lively. Barry Connell thinks highly of the Gleneagles gelding and has been looking forward to stepping him up in trip. The five-year-old wasn’t beaten far in a strong novice event at Galway last month and going an extra three furlongs looks sure to suit this dual 1m4f winner on the Flat. Catena Zapata impressed the handicapper when making all at Downpatrick on his first start over hurdles for Ian Donoghue and could have more to offer. Course and distance winners from top yards, Costacurta and Dysart Dasher will have their supporters too. %0A%0A

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra