1st - €12,000.00 2nd - €4,000.00 3rd - €2,000.00 4th - €1,000.00 5th - €600.00 6th - €400.00

FormscanBy Michael Graham - OUTSIDE THE DOOR is really holding his form well since being placed over flights at Sligo in the summer. His close third in the Cork Grand National last month reads well in the context of this race and gives him each-way claims. Sam Magee put it all together to win over a shorter trip in Fairyhouse, so is dangerous. Sequestered has been building his experience in beginners' chases and could be lively on handicap debut after a fair fourth behind a subsequent Grade 1 winner at Fairyhouse. Jouster, stablemates Big Stage and Shajak, along with recent Down Royal hurdle winner St Denis's Well all have chances in a deep contest.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 25th December) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing