1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MAHLERS COVE is forgiven a poor recent run on testing ground over Christmas and has strong claims if reproducing his previous effort. Lightly enough-raced for a seven-year-old, he bumped into well-handicapped Money Heist at Naas and while his Limerick disappointment is a worry, may have been stuck in the mud then and is better than that. Knocknagappagh finished seventh at Naas and was well beaten by the winner at Tramore subsequently. Glenmalure Lodge's only win was gained in a chase last September and while she continues in fine fettle, might ideally prefer further. Drying ground will help Filon D'oudairies but has been well beaten recently while Easy Bucks would also prefer good ground and is long absent.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-102
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 10th January) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing