1st - €60,000.00 2nd - €20,000.00 3rd - €10,000.00 4th - €5,000.00 5th - €3,000.00 6th - €2,000.00

FormscanBy Gary Carson - Willie Mullins has won this with some classy horses in recent years and Scottish National winner CAPTAIN CODY can land another prestigious prize. The Arctic Cosmos gelding has had two nice runs this season and looks well placed now to score. He was a commendable third in Grade 1 company on his return before finishing seventh in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown over Christmas. A stiffer test of stamina will suit. Mullins also saddles top-weight High Class Hero. He ran well on his return at Punchestown in November and should appreciate stepping back up in trip. The in-form Better Times Ahead has a nice weight in this and is another to consider in a typically open renewal.%0A%0A

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have run at least four times in steeplechases up to and including 11th January 2026
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.