1st - €8,700.00 2nd - €2,900.00 3rd - €1,450.00 4th - €725.00 5th - €435.00 6th - €290.00

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - BLACK HEATHER was an impressive winner on his debut over flights at Naas last month. Turned out again quickly and narrowly beaten into third on the level at Bellewstown, he since switched to Gavin Cromwell and will now carry the colours of Alymer Stud. The hat-trick seeking Party President will again be ridden by Adam Leahy, who claims a valuable 7lb. The pair have struck up a successful partnership in recent times, winning at Naas and Clonmel respectively. Chortal and Allo Al Khawaneej both warrant respect after winning when last seen at Bellewstown and Kilbeggan. The Gordon Elliott-trained former was an easy winner at the Co Meath venue and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up now. Pulled up early at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, but subsequently found to be 'post race normal', the locally trained King In Love is another leading hope.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 120 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbs
Penalties - Horses that at entry have a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 105 1lb extra Horses that at entry have a performance rating of 106-110 5lb extra Horses that at entry have a performance rating of 111-115 10lb extra Horses that at entry have a performance rating of 116-120 15lb extra After time of entry - for each race won 7lb extra