1st - €36,000.00 2nd - €12,000.00 3rd - €6,000.00 4th - €3,000.00 5th - €1,800.00 6th - €1,200.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Winner of the corresponding race last year, CRYSTAL BLACK can follow up. Completing a five-timer on that occasion, the Ger Keane-trained gelding had landed the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot on his previous start. Off the track until April, the seven-year-old made a pleasing reappearance when fourth at the Curragh. Sure to be all the better for that outing, he has almost certainly had this race as a target since. Sons And Lovers looks the biggest threat on official ratings. A maiden winner for previous connections, the Joseph O'Brien-trained four-year-old finished a place in front of the selection in the aforementioned Curragh race. Siege Of Troy needs to improve but shouldn't be discounted.

For three years old and upwards
Weights - 3-y-o 8st 13lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 3lbs
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra