1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - A competitive 22 runner affair but ONE COOL POET stands out after winning easily at Down Royal on his most recent hurdles outing. Better known for his exploits on the level, the Matthew Smith trained ten-year-old came home six lengths to the good at Down Royal, with runner-up Doyenna since giving the form a significant boost by winning at Fairyhouse on Saturday. The selection was disappointing at Listowel but could return to form now, switching back to flights. Contrapposto is given second preference. He ran a cracker on his handicap debut at Cork in April, going down by just three-parts of a length, while he unseated two out at Listowel on his most recent start. He was still in front when coming to grief at the Co Kerry venue and could gain compensation now with Rachael Blackmore booked to ride. Dual bumper winner Hey Johnny is of definite interest on his first start in handicap company, while fellow handicap debutants Slievenamon John and From The Ashes also warrant respect. One Last Tango, Delightfantastic and last year's winner Romella are others for the shortlist.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.