1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00

FormscanBy Gary Carson - SYZYGY ran a big race on her return this year when third in the Irish Lincoln and she may be able to strike again now despite a 5lb rise for that effort. The Cable Bay filly was a big improver last season, winning three on the bounce, and judged on her initial effort this term there may be more to come. Beat The Devil has been consistent on the all-weather over the winter and it will be interesting to see how he fares back on the grass now. He still looks on a competitive mark, off 63. Merlin The Wizard also has recent form on the all-weather and ran well at Dundalk when runner-up there last month. He’s another for the shortlist.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.