1st - €18,000.00 2nd - €6,000.00 3rd - €3,000.00 4th - €1,500.00 5th - €900.00 6th - €600.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Down at the foot of the weights, MILLYINTHEMIDDLE appeals as one who can take a big step forward at a meeting that is always targeted by horses in these colours. Emmet Mullins’ charge is 4lbs out of the handicap but shaped nicely when fifth in her first handicap at Kilbeggan (fourth home Gone Racing won at the weekend). Upgraded won here on the Flat at last year’s Festival, and is very much respected even off a 12lbs higher mark after a comfortable victory at Bellewstown. Two Shoe Tom could be on a nice mark after last week’s Ballinrobe maiden win, while Jazzaway and She Tops The Lot are respected last-time-out winners from powerful yards. Barrington Court won a useful conditions event at Tipperary and is not ruled out despite topweight.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible (135 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.