1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00

FormscanBy Alan Magee - FIREBRAND (5) was placed on a number of occasions in maiden hurdles before opening his account at Galway last month. The selection was fitted with blinkers for the first time when making all to beat En Or and Alan O’Sullivan again claims a valuable 5lb. Lips Freedom won twice earlier this year including over course and distance in July and again advertised his chance when headed close home at Navan last time. Belladaball won a Listed bumper at Fairyhouse in April and is another to consider having scored in good style at Sligo last time, while Le Roi Du Livet also comes here off the back of a maiden hurdle victory at Tramore.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 120 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbs.
Penalties - Additional Weight - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 105 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 106-110) 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 111-115) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 116-120) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra