1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - LUCIOLE DES BORDES travelled well on her seasonal debut over a bit farther at Punchestown before being unable to reel in the front-running winner Lilanbee. The latter ran respectably in a graded contest at the DRF next time, so the form looks solid, and Willie Mullins’ mare is likely to have improved for the run. Dropping back in trip should be fine, but she will face more testing ground on this occasion. Wicked Pleasure was ridden by Patrick Mullins when a promising third at Thurles and the sister to progressive hurdler Zanoosh will relish the extra furlong here. Nan’s Choice also showed ability on debut at Limerick and merits respect. %0A%0A

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 10th February) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle)