1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Dual hurdles winner JOHN THE DIVA has a preference for right-handed tracks and is better judged on his seasonal-debut second at Gowran than his unplaced effort in a Navan handicap last time. The nine-year-old goes well on testing ground so if the forecast rain arrives before this opening contest, it will enhance his prospects. Brucejack was a long way behind the selection at Gowran and would prefer a longer trip, but he is a very experienced handicapper over fences and has to be respected. Additional Time is a point-to-point and hurdles winner and has to enter calculations on his first chase start, while well-bred point winner Banter At The Bar is another to note.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 110 or less over hurdles
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 6lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.