1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00

FormscanBy Dan McEvoy - YOU MAKE ME SMILE (7) has an attractive profile in this competitive handicap. The Elusive Pimpernel mare is a dual course winner and is owned by the locally based Hennessy family. Although she may seem to be in the grips of the handicapper with a rating of 98, Pat Fahy's charge was unlucky not to win at Downpatrick and has a great chance here. Jupiter Du Gite is feared most, as he is beginning to settle with experience and ran well last time when narrowly denied in a decent race, although a 3lb rise looks harsh. He definitely has solid claims, but the hold-up tactics that Michael Kenneally must employ are tricky to execute at this venue. Run For The Border is another one who appears to be held by the handicapper but could still complete the frame.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.