1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Unbeaten on two starts to date, the Willie Mullins-trained LOVE ME TENDER can maintain his perfect record. A full-brother to a black-type horse, the four-year-old falls into the could be anything category. While the bare form of his bumper win at Tramore or maiden hurdle win at Kilbeggan is nothing special, it was the manner of those victories that captured the imagination. Facing his stiffest task to date in this much stronger contest, he can cope with the rise in class. Icare d'Aubrelle has been absent since April but the Tom Cooper-trained seven-year-old boasts decent winter form. With ground conditions coming in his favour, the gelding has every chance. Zillow is one that could easily take a step forward.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 13lb extra