1st - €27,000.00 2nd - €9,000.00 3rd - €4,500.00 4th - €2,250.00 5th - €1,350.00 6th - €900.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Although having a bit to prove having been pulled up last time, SHANNON ROYALE rates the percentage call. The Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old had been in excellent form prior to that lapse, stepping up on two second placed finishes to come home in front at Punchestown in December. Connections have wisely decided to claim off the topweight here, with the excellent James Smith easing the burden by 5lb. Point-to-point winner No Flies On Him looked a smart prospect earlier in his hurdling career but failed to build on initial promise. He remains of considerable interest over fences, while Facile Mode is another that needs to step up on previous chasing efforts but is certainly capable of getting into the mix here.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 5th May 2024, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons and that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.