1st - €33,000.00 2nd - €11,000.00 3rd - €5,500.00 4th - €2,750.00 5th - €1,650.00 6th - €1,100.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - THUNDERBEAR was second in this in 2024 and went one better when beating Tango Flare last year. He ran well in the Bold Lad at the Curragh on his second start for Stephen Thorne and Thursday's rain has enhanced his prospects. Two Stars, a Listed winner over course and distance last season, will also enjoy the soft ground and his record when fresh is excellent. Popular veteran Big Gossey was runner-up in a pair of Group 2s at the Curragh this year. He has won 10 times at headquarters, but never at another turf track. Bamako Beach blotted his copybook at Longchamp last month, and now tries a sprint distance for the first time having been gelded.

For three years old and upwards
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 6lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2026) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra