1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Paul Gilligan claimed this very contest 12-months ago and saddles an interesting contender in the shape of ZEEBAND. While disappointing since switching to fences, the four-time winning hurdler now starts off in handicap company and could prove nicely treated off a mark of 123. The Gordon Elliott-trained Kish Bank is another handicap debutant in the line-up and while a beaten favourite on his last two starts, he warrants the utmost respect with Carl Millar aboard. Declared to run over flights on Sunday, Aurea Fortuna would be of definite interest if taking his chance, while Fairyhouse winner Vaureal, Henry de Bromhead's Mystical Goddess and the first time blinkered Well Del are others for the shortlist in this competitive heat.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 25th December) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.