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

FormscanBy Gary Carson - FAITHFUL FOLLOWER gets the vote in a weak looking contest. The Emmet Mullins-trained gelding chased home a smart horse in Classical Creek on his first outing for the yard at Down Royal and had a solid enough run at Fairyhouse subsequently. He was a moderate fifth on his return at Wexford but with that run under his belt he has the ability to play a big part now on his jumping debut. Maroto has a mark of 107 and would be a big player if running to that. He needs to improve on a couple of poor efforts over the winter. Kamino Bello didn’t make much impression on his debut in a Fairyhouse bumper but could improve on better ground.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 9th May) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.