1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00

FormscanBy Gary Carson - ZOFFMAN (3) has been consistent, both on the Flat and over hurdles, and may be able to gain a deserved victory. The Noel Meade-trained gelding ran a big race on his penultimate outing when collared late on by Smallcraftwarning at Gowran. He is now 3lb better off with that rival, who returns to hurdles now after a fall over fences at Punchestown just over three weeks ago. John Ryan’s charge was a bit out of his league last time in Grade 3 company but is entitled to be a big player again now. Hopeful Hero won here at the start of last month before being outclassed in Grade 2 company at Chepstow eight days later. He’s respected back in handicap company.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.