1st - €17,875.00 2nd - €5,500.00 3rd - €2,750.00 4th - €1,100.00 Bright, sunny and crisp

Formscan By Eamonn Murphy - Readers of these formscans have seen me state my liking for the stock of the now deceased, Heron Island in the past, and it appears SIZING RIO is another decent young prospect for the former County Wexford-based stallion. Having a point-to-point win on a C.V. is never any harm when it comes to facing the test that Navan presents, and to note that Sizing Rio had Clondaw Kaempfer (subsequent Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper hero and now a very exciting part of Donald McCain's team) back in third at Bennettsbridge, is heartening. The fact that he slammed Cops And Robbers (re-opposes) lately at Fairyhouse, when the market suggested he'd do as much, only goes to further bolster confidence in his chance here. Sizing Rio is only a baby though still, at four, so older rivals have to be respected. None though, has the same scope for progression as the selection.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra;