1st - €10,500.00 2nd - €3,500.00 3rd - €1,750.00 4th - €875.00 5th - €525.00 6th - €350.00

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - French import FOU DE TOI (7) has largely disappointed in Ireland but remains unexposed as a five-year-old. Runner-up on debut in a smart Auteuil hurdle in May 2024, the selection subsequently missed 638 days and then showed little, but finished a useful second at Wexford recently. That race’s winner scored subsequently and Fou De Toi should be competitive from his 115 rating. Top weight Sir Allen has had training issues but could be ideally suited by stepping up to this distance. He scored on his return following 456 days off over a staying Flat distance last March and while well enough held over hurdles recently, has dropped 2lb and tries a longer trip. Rocky’s Howya steps up from claimer company while Burning Ability and Warriors Wood would have solid form claims but are declared for Saturday.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.