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

FormscanBy Michael Graham - ASLUKWOODHAVIT was a comprehensive winner of a Tramore maiden hurdle at Tramore in April. He wasn't at his best in a big-field handicap when last seen at Punchestown the same month, but appeals as just the type to do well over fences for Henry de Bromhead. Willywampus has already won a beginners' chase in Tramore by 16 lengths. That was on much better ground, though, and he does have to give weight away to the field. Battle It Out didn't cut much ice on chasing debut at Galway, but this is a weak affair and he showed plenty of ability over flights. Deployed was very weak in the market before finishing last in a small-field race over flights in Sligo. He is a former maiden hurdle winner, though,and could have a say on his first crack at racecourse fences. Bua Boy has plenty of hurdle form in the book, but has been off for more than 600 days and starts out for a new stable.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 123 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra