1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - CHAMPAGNE SPARKLES is blinkered for his chasing debut and is fancied on overall form in a winnable race. Placed in his two bumpers, he was runner-up in two maiden hurdles in the spring before being pulled up when long odds-on at Ballinrobe in May. That was obviously too bad to be true and he’s had plenty of time to get over whatever was ailing him on that occasion. Recite A Prayer easily won a point-to-point last year but has plenty to find with the selection on hurdles form. He’s turned out quickly for his first run over racecourse fences after finishing fourth at Downpatrick and could easily do better in this discipline. Optional Mix is another point-to-point winner and she was placed in three maiden hurdles in the summer. Although having plenty to find with the selection on hurdle ratings, she’s another open to improvement as a chaser.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and that at entry have NOT WON A HURDLE RACE
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs