1st - €13,200.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €1,100.00 5th - €660.00

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - INDIANA JONES is a maiden chaser but and has strong claims. He fell in three consecutive chases last season but ran well twice from three runs this term and was beaten by a subsequent Leopardstown Chase and a Grade 2 winner in November. He finished third at this distance last month and previously in a 2020 Grade 2 hurdle. Gallyhill showed promise in in 2021 but has largely disappointed and was reported to have had two subsequent wind operations. He hit form in recent times but was pulled up last month and concedes 4lb. Francin was capable in France and later for Willie Mullins in 2020 but has clearly had problems. He was running well at 150/1 when falling at Naas and while he is a previous distance winner, his best form is in staying races. Politicise needs to improve while Wild Hunt, whose top flat sire fathered Dodging Bullets, debuts over fences.

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 3lbs 6-y-o and up 11st 5lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra