1st - €25,200.00 2nd - €8,400.00 3rd - €4,200.00 4th - €2,100.00 5th - €1,260.00 6th - €840.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Fourth in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree in April, FRANKIE JOHN (4) made a good start over fences when proving three lengths too good for Bowensonfire over 2m2f at Galway. Denis Hogan’s grey, who also won his only start in point-to-points, will be suited by stepping back up in trip. Galileo-sired Vicar Street is out of a talented chasing mare. He will enjoy the nice ground and beat a subsequent winner over 2m6f at Galway. Shadow Paddy was also last seen in action at Ballybrit, where he looked in trouble before outstaying rivals in a Grade 3 over 2m2f. A 7lb penalty means he faces a stiff task, but he’s a highly talented performer. %0A

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or of a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra