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

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - Denis Hogan has his string in fine form at present and the Co Tipperary trainer is double-handed here, saddling both AKAABIR and General Idea. A Godolphin cast-off, the former ran a nice race on debut over flights at Listowel last week and finished just two-and-a-half lengths behind the 121-rated Morning Soldier. The Dark Angel gelding should come on plenty for that experience and can be expected to go a lot closer now. In truth, this is a weak contest and newcomer Drombanna Boy won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to get involved. By Walk In The Park, the Enda Bolger-trained bay is out of a half-sister to the brilliant Synchronised, winner of the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Gordon Elliott's Knocknacree is out of three-time track winner Layla Joan, who Elliott also trained. Second of seven on his most recent start at Perth, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Twice placed last year, Mr Globalist is another leading contender on his debut for Shay Slevin, while Mercury Mission and Boots And Jeans are others that warrant respect.

A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING
Weights - 11st 7lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 8th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing