1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Second on his introduction at Gowran Park last month, ALPHONSUS LIGUORI can open his account. Prominent throughout, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt made a short-priced stablemate work hard before eventually losing out by a head. With the winner of that race having franked the form at Naas on Saturday, it will take a smart performance to prevent the Study Of Man colt from going one better. Having stayed on well when runner-up over 7f at Limerick on his debut, Dark Leader should appreciate this stiffer test. Although the bare form of that contest doesn't look particularly strong, the Fozzy Stack-trained gelding showed definite promise. Navan fourth Mergus Serrator may prefer further, but the extended mile here should help.

For three years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 8lbs.