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

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - The Karl Thornton-trained A YEAR OLDER(10) can record a second win at this venue. Off the mark here over hurdles in January, the eight-year-old subsequently scored over fences at Limerick. While he later disappointed when sent to Hexham, the son of Mamool is worth another chance at a track where his trainer does particularly well. He can also race off 3lb lower than his current chase rating. Although both career wins have come at Galway, the Paul Gilligan-trained Moonshine Girl shouldn't be ruled out. A wide margin winner at the western venue last time, as a mare in form she has to be a serious contender. Felicity Smoak is also worth of serious consideration for in-form trainer Paul Nolan.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.