1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00

FormscanBy Alan Magee - BAL KAUTO gets the vote despite being off the track nearly two years since completing a hat-trick in the space of just over three weeks. The Declan Queally-trained gelding landed a 2m3f Limerick handicap hurdle before two easy wins over fences and his hurdle mark remains at a lowly level. Market support would greatly increase confidence, while others to consider include Love Me and Love Like This. The former won a 23-runner Navan handicap over this trip and has been given a break since disappointing at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting, while Aboy Joey and Glorytogod Tom are others for the shortlist.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.