1st - €90,000.00 2nd - €30,000.00 3rd - €15,000.00 4th - €7,500.00 5th - €4,500.00 6th - €3,000.00

FormscanBy Gary Carson - ZENTA looks on an attractive mark here and may be worth following on her handicap debut. The French filly was third in Grade 2 company over fences last time and it's interesting that she switches back to timber now. She was third in the Triumph Hurdle last year, behind the brilliant Lossiemouth, before landing a top level success herself in a tight finish at Aintree. She is still lightly raced and could be a class act here. Paul Townend rides the other Mullins runner Bialystok. The Zoffany gelding was a good fourth in the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse when last seen in early December and also commands respect. One Last Tango, a convincing winner here at Christmas, is another for the shortlist.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-150 that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 21st January 2024
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.