1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - INDEPENDENT EXPERT looks the solid option for in-form Stephen Thorne (last three runners in Dundalk have won). She bagged an optional claimer over course and distance in October and was only beaten by a head and three-quarters of a length into third in a claimer over a mile the following month. First-time blinkers are applied. Paddy Harnett's 5lb claim has Venetian weighted to challenge Independent Expert. He is more than capable of a big run having landed a handicap over course and distance in October. Denis Hogan runs four horses and Earthwatch is making his Irish and all-weather-track debut having won a handicap in Sandown during his career with William Haggas. He could be a big player.

For three years old and upwards to be claimed for #12,500 or less (Minimum claiming price #4,000)
Weights - 10st 2lbs.
Riders - Confined to Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 16th March, 2025 to 29th November, 2025 inclusive. Claiming prices must be stipulated at time of entry.