1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - WATERFORD WHISPERS and Will The Wise are both rated 130, and hold strong claims, with preference for the former. He has a second place in a beginners' chase at Navan behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner in the book and should be all the sharper from a seasonal reappearance fourth at Listowel. Will, The Wise is a significant threat after just being collared in the closing stages over course and distance this month. He has won a point-to-point, a bumper and two hurdle races. Pure Steel is a point-to-point winner who is sent over fences after landing a maiden hurdle at Cork in January, while Come Walk With Me and Prends Garde A Toi are chasing debutants with plenty of hurdle form.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 130 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra