1st - €7,245.00 2nd - €1,785.00 3rd - €840.00 4th - €525.00 Overcast

FormscanBy Donal Murphy - HURRICANE RIDGE is in great form at present and he gets the nod here. The Jessica Harrington trained gelding has won his last two, both of which were over fences, and he can make a successful switched back to the level now as he bids to complete a hat-trick. He finished a close third in this contest twelve months ago and carrying just ten stone twelve now (including Kate Harrington's five pound claim) he should be able to go two places better. Notable Graduate won the Ulster Cesarewitch on his last start and he is given second preference. The son of Galileo hasn't finished worse than second on his last three runs and another solid effort can be expected from him here with Robbie McNamara in the saddle. The evergreen Fosters Cross is another who has been in great form of late and he should give a good account of himself with David Mullins taking a valuable seven pounds off. Blackstone was disappointing on his last start at Galway but he is capable of much better and he looks a leading contender here while Focas Mor (Jane Mangan aboard) is another with solid claims.

An extended handicap for three yrs old and upwards rated 50-85
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; and after the time of declarations; shall not be less than 12st and; the minimum weight is 10st 4lb ; In accordance with HRI Directive 2 (ii) (b); the maximum stipulated weight is 12st and; the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 4lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules. will receive allowances under Rule 52 (iii)