1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - The Sam Curling-trained FIRE CORAL(14) can repeat last years win in this race. Lightly raced in the interim, the Sea The Stars mare prepped for this with a nice run on the Flat at Tramore earlier this month. Only 6lb higher than when winning 12 months ago, most of that burden is offset by her very capable riders claim. Almost certainly campaigned with a repeat bid in mind, the seven-year-old should go close. Sneddy Eddie, who opened his account for Gordon Elliott at Downpatrick last time, is capable of making his presence felt. A three-time scorer on the Flat for previous connections, he remains open to improvement. Knocknagoran Lady is another that can get involved.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.