1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - The race didn’t go to plan for KARBAU when he was sent off favourite for the County Hurdle and he can gain compensation despite having to shoulder top weight. Held up off a moderate pace, the Cokoriko gelding could never land a blow but made late headway and it was a creditable display in the circumstances. Paul Townend keeps the faith and there is little doubt that he is on a good mark. Stablemate Murcia was disappointing in the County when well fancied herself, but this Grade 1 winner is capable of better. Powerful is progressive but is well up in grade, while Imperial Cup fourth Messerschmidt has a handy weight and is capable of a big run. %0A%0A

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least four times in hurdle races up to and including 22nd March 2026
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.