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

FormscanBy Gary Carson - NOUVOTIC (2) comes here on a hat-trick and can strike again. The French-bred was a good winner on his return to action at the Punchestown festival and can defy a 10lb hike for that victory. He has a liking for this venue, having recorded his three previous career wins around here. Ma Jacks Hill was also a winner at Punchestown, but early last month. He looks on a fair mark here but needs to improve his jumping now in handicap company. Antrim Coast, a stablemate of the selection, has plenty of solid chase form and is another to consider on his return to action.

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