1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - SOBER is a fascinating contender on his Irish debut for Willie Mullins. He won twice at Group 2 level on the Flat in his native France for Andre Fabre and actually holds an entry in the Group 1 Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June. Gordon Elliott fires two darts at this contest through St Cuthbert's Cave and Arch Empire who hold similar ratings. The former is proven over this trip while the latter tries it for the first time. Carrigg Island sprang a 66/1 surprise on hurdle debut at Limerick in April and won't be anywhere near that price for the time being.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race and have not finished first, second or third in a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra