1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - IT'S ONLY A GAME (6) has been highly tried in bumpers and could take a bit of beating on hurdling debut. He was a comfortable winner of a bumper at this track last year and his subsequent fourth place in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown's Dublin Racing Festival was a notable effort. He was unplaced in the Cheltenham Festival Grade 1 bumper, but his overall form sets a good standard. Bombay Pat's third place in a Ballycrystal point-to-point can be upgraded as the winner has gone on to land a novices' hurdle at Fontwell by a wide margin. Gordon Elliott takes the wraps off Werner who should be given a market check, while Leonard Vallis isn't out of contention.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.