1st - €11,100.00 2nd - €3,700.00 3rd - €1,850.00 4th - €925.00 5th - €555.00 6th - €370.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - There could be a bit of scope in NOBLE BIRTH's mark of 121 over fences. He has had two runs since switching to Gavin Cromwell and came from well back to finish third over further in Cork. He reverted to hurdles when last seen at Cheltenham in November and ran well for a long way before dropping to third off a rating of 128. Bleu D'enfer was just pipped on the line at Clonmel last month and appeals as the type to improve from that over this trip. Banjaxed, who won his beginners' chase over a similar trip in Cork, and Navan-winner Verdant Place are others to consider.

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible which at entry are rated 125 or less
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Horses that at entry have a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra After time of entry - for each race won 7lb extra