1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - MISTER POLICEMAN's bubble may indeed have burst but remains very capable at this level. A Fontainebleau hurdle winner in March 2022, he had a big reputation up until the start of this campaign and while workmanlike in winning at Fairyhouse and defeated subsequently at Naas, nonetheless showed nice ability. He receives 3lb from Irish Blaze and Pats Choice, which despite being reliable two-mile handicappers, are far more exposed. Front-runner Irish Blaze holds an edge over Pats Choice on a November meeting at Down Royal. Somewhat unexposed Arctic Bresil has fair form and receives weight but remains frustrating and runs in his now customary tongue-tie. Simply Shabra won over hurdles last month but steps up markedly in grade on second chase start.

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 3lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 5lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra