1st - €24,000.00 2nd - €8,000.00 3rd - €4,000.00 4th - €2,000.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Runner-up last year, DESERTMORE HOUSE can go one place better. In front when a mistake at the last arguably cost him the race, the Martin Brassil-trained gelding returned here to easily land the Risk Of Thunder Chase in November. Although only eight in the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham after, the 11-year-old should appreciate returning to this venue. Defending champion Busselton deserves plenty of respect in his bid to follow up. Although not in the same form this year, a recent switch to 'banks king' Enda Bolger could help rejuvenate the nine-year-old. Cheltenham third Vanillier is another former winner at this track who is not without his chance.