1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00 6th - €440.00

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A case can be made for almost the entire field, with John Ryan saddling three of the nine. An easy winner on his handicap debut at Limerick last month, COMING UP EASY might be able to follow-up. His two wins to date have come at Greenmount Park and he had the re-opposing My Gaffer along way behind on his latest start. Less exposed than the majority of his rivals, he could still be ahead of the handicapper on a mark of 125. Golden Joy is another unexposed contender, starting off in handicap company after his Leopardstown success. Down the field at Cheltenham, both Je T'ai Porte and Gaelic Arc will appreciate this drop in class, while local representatives Jay Pee M and Kings Halo are sure to have plenty of supporters.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2023/2024 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).