1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - THE MONKEY POLE hasn’t been seen since running poorly in a bumper in September, but is likely to be primed for this reappearance at his local track. Ridden by an inexperienced amateur when runner-up in maiden hurdles at Wexford and over a longer trip at this venue, he now has a professional in the saddle for the first time. Even though he might ideally prefer farther, the Order of St George gelding gets the vote. Time Is A Thief was too keen on hurdling debut at Cork and had dropped out before coming down at the last. Well fancied on that occasion, he’s now tried in a hood. Lord Lackendarra has shown ability in bumpers, including at this track. %0A

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that at declaration have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.