1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - SOLE PRETENDER looks in a different league to the rest of these and can justify cramped odds. Norman Lee’s stable star was a Grade 3 winner over hurdles at Tipperary last summer and is rated 150 in that sphere. He jumped well and won easily when making all in a good-class beginners’ chase at Balllinrobe and, barring accidents, this should be a straightforward task for him. A sharp 2m on good ground will be ideal. Ferdia has been placed on all four starts since starting out over fences last month. Beaten fair and square when second over this trip at Clonmel on Friday, his experience will stand to him and he looks the one most likely to chase home the selection. The veteran Banjo was third in this race three years ago and can contend for minor money along with chasing debutant Clever Currency who represents a stable in great form.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 5lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra Of three steeplechases or a steeplechase value #13,000 10lb extra
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 2nd May, 2021 to 30th April, 2022 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)