1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00 5th - €1,200.00 6th - €800.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - THECOMPANYSERGEANT handled heavy ground when winning a maiden at Navan last season and went on to be placed at Grade 2 level over this trip. Fourth in a valuable handicap at the Listowel festival, he'll be suited by a return to this distance and is on a nice racing weight. Firm Footings knuckled down well to beat a higher-rated rival in at Sligo and has been given a 5lb hike. He didn't see out this trip when sixth in the Martin Pipe but may be a stronger model now. Ballybawn Belter has won three times in handicap company this year and had plenty to spare when scoring over a longer trip at Ballinrobe. She's up 9lb for that and the ground will be more testing on this occasion which is not sure to suit.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 7th November 2023
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.