1st - €7,200.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,200.00 4th - €600.00 5th - €360.00 6th - €240.00

FormscanBy Dan McEvoy - The exposed Combs (2) is taken to shed his maiden tag over hurdles at the ninth attempt. He sets the standard with a rating of 116, and his Fairyhouse fourth when he was beaten 11 and three-quarter lengths by a subsequent Grade 2 winner. Although below par in two starts since, Gordon Elliot has freshened his charge up, and he is a worthy contender. Bud Fox was an impressive point-to-point and bumper scorer before finishing third in a Cheltenham bumper at the November meeting. However, his form since has declined sharply, leaving doubts over this hooded son of Walk In The Park. Goeasyonme was a massive price on debut when second, and although that form has taken a knock, this grey is bound to improve for that experience.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.