1st - €9,900.00 2nd - €3,300.00 3rd - €1,650.00 4th - €825.00

FormscanBy Mark Nunan - BUDDY ONE can be another winner for the locals here. Paul Gilligan's seven-year-old was a very progressive staying hurdler last term and ran well in Grade 1 company at the spring festivals including when fourth to Teahupoo at Cheltenham and second at Aintree. He faces some experienced rivals but the small field should be a help and this looks a nice starting point for him over the larger obstacles. The other three clashed in a handicap at Listowel which was won by Donacheady Gale but he was getting a lot of weight on that occasion and, on these terms, Flanking Maneuver, a good third in a course and distance handicap in August, may fare best in the rematch.

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won more than one steeplechase and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age steeplechase
Weights - 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a steeplechase 7lb extra