1st - €9,000.00 2nd - €3,000.00 3rd - €1,500.00 4th - €750.00 5th - €450.00 6th - €300.00 Fine

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - LE COQ HARDI appreciated better ground when getting off the mark on his second start over hurdles at Down Royal on the first day of the new season. The Youmzain gelding had been off over five months so is entitled to come again for that run and his staying-on third in a point-to-point suggests that stepping up half a mile in trip should play to his strengths. Golden Temple was a facile winner of a Downpatrick handicap last month in reapplied headgear. He has been penalised accordingly but ground conditions will suit. Point winner Going Live has been handed a stiff-looking mark after making a winning debut under Rules at Downpatrick but his prospects are enhanced by Carl Millar's valuable claim.%0A%0A%0A

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances before 5th June - for every 1lb above the rating of 109 1lb extra On or after 5th June - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 123 or less at time of entry