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

FormscanBy Dan McEvoy - CUT THE ROPE (1) has a serious opportunity to shed his maiden tag over hurdles at the 14th attempt. Rated 112, the Harty's charge brings form much superior to his opposition, especially his fifth behind The Nagger Reidy at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting. The declaration of Minella Moon Shine is interesting, though it is unlikely that he will line up after blotting his copybook two days ago at Roscommon, finishing tamely in sixth. Ivana d'Alco won a Turtulla Point-to-Point on her third start for Johnny Fogarty but was disappointing on her stable debut for Willie Mullins. The five-year-old now wears a hood and will need to show marked improvement to challenge. Fox Walk is also one to note for the future, and the booking of Darragh O'Keeffe catches the eye.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.