1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €1,700.00 3rd - €800.00 4th - €500.00

Formscan By Tom Weekes - GIRL IN BLUE, a point to point winner who landed a Limerick bumper over Christmas, may provide the solution here for her in-form trainer. The form of that bumper win is nothing out of the ordinary but she may have the edge over Quickpick Vic. That gelding failed to progress from his bumper debut when also beaten at Limerick over Christmas and it is somewhat notable that connections have, for the moment at least, decided not to have another try at a bumper. He is nonetheless very interesting and is sure to be well schooled and primed with Ruby Walsh booked to ride. Captain Lob has small prospects but does look likely to place having shown bits of ability. He has also one previous hurdle outing (when flattered to finish so close to easy winner Balnaslow) under his girth.%0A

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;