1st - €6,300.00 2nd - €2,100.00 3rd - €1,050.00 4th - €525.00 5th - €315.00 6th - €210.00

FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Punchestown runner-up STEPS IN THE SAND can go one better here for trainer Cian Collins. A dual winner on the all-weather on the flat, the five-year-old showed her first worthwhile form on a grass surface when keeping on strongly for minor honours at the County Kildare venue last time. Dropping down in grade here, the mare should have every chance. Listowel fourth Tipp For Mac has run well on both occasions since returning from a break. He is obviously a horse that is best suited to decent underfoot conditions. No Big Deal ran his best race to date when seventh over hurdles at Naas in April but failed to back that up in a subsequent run on the flat. He is worth another chance now.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
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)