1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00 5th - €495.00 6th - €330.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - The Henry De Bromhead-trained FRUIT DE MER(5) can make a winning debut over fences. A high class novice hurdler last season, the six-year-old was placed twice in Group 1 company, including when runner-up in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham festival. A respectable fourth at Punchestown on his final start, the son of Pour Moi has the potential to make up into a leading novice chaser this term. Winner of his maiden hurdle at this track last November, Classical Creek disappointed on his only subsequent appearance. Every inch the stamp of a chaser, better can be expected from the Walk In The Park gelding over fences. Espresso Milan and Kopeck De Mee are both worthy of serious consideration also.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 3lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.