1st - €8,100.00 2nd - €2,700.00 3rd - €1,350.00 4th - €675.00 5th - €405.00 6th - €270.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - EARLY DOORS took the notable scalp of a prolific winner when successful in an Oldtown point-to-point and looks the one to beat in this hunters chase. He was runner-up on the 'track' at Listowel last June and was well clear of the remainder. Big Interest is up-and-coming in this discipline and there was plenty to like about how he posted an easy success at Down Royal over Christmas. He found life tougher when fourth in Naas, but another big run looks on the cards. My Best Valentine has been enjoying herself in point-to-points to earn a shot at this company, while Dorking Cock shouldn't be ruled out.

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 25th September, 2021 and 3rd March, 2025 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain or in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2024 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 10lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2024/2025 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 3rd March, 2025 or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office. The IHRB have modified the relevant Rules to permit horses for which Hunters Certificates have been registered and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Hunters Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters Steeplechase since 1st December, 2024 are excluded. A person who is registered as a current Keeper with the British Horseracing Authority may enter and run a horse in this race. The Cup to be held by the owner of the winner who must give a guarantee (in writing) for the safe keeping and return of the Cup to the Secretary on or before 28th February, 2025.