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

FormscanBy Gary Carson - LE COQ HARDI (1) sets the standard here off a mark of 133 and looks like the one to beat. The Youmzain gelding ran a solid race to finish fourth to the progressive Shadow Paddy in Grade 3 company at Galway last month and this is an easier task now. Next best according to the handicapper is Ma Jacks Hill and with Kevin Healy taking 7lb off his back he hasn’t a lot to find. He was fifth in handicap company last time and is a solid sort. Femme Magnifique was impressive when taking a Killarney handicap last time and has to be respected, getting a few pounds off the boys.%0A%0A

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra