1st - €6,000.00 2nd - €2,000.00 3rd - €1,000.00 4th - €500.00 5th - €300.00 6th - €200.00

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - Eoin McCarthy's Big Dee ended Gordon Elliott's stranglehold on this contest 12-months ago. Prior to that Elliott had won this race eight times in-a-row. The Cullentra handler had no less than 10 among the initial entry of 23, but has whittled it down to point-to-point winners CLASSICAL CREEK and Koktail Brut. The former, who will be ridden by Harry Swan, impressed at Tattersalls, coming home 10-lengths to the good when in the care of Cormac Doyle. Koktail Brut won by 25-lengths at Castletown Geoghegan, but was flattered by the margin of victory after being left clear at the last. Since purchased by current connections for €250,000, he is not one to underestimate despite jockey bookings. Closely related to a whole host of winners, Hunsaker is of interest on debut, while Faithful Follower and Dance Monkey are others of interest.

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under National Hunt Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 29th October) may also ride in this race.