1st - €48,000.00 2nd - €16,000.00 3rd - €8,000.00 4th - €3,200.00 5th - €2,400.00 6th - €1,600.00 Overcast

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - Annie Power (lame) is a non-runner and the other mare in the race, LITTLE KING ROBIN, is put forward as an alternative choice. On adjusted ratings and when her mares' allowance is taken into account, she has just 4lbs to find with Zaidpour and tactics are likely to prove key to the outcome of the race. Front-running LITTLE KING ROBIN likes to bowl along at a fast pace and wasn't disgraced in a top class event latest eventually, and predictably, failing to fend off two Champion Hurdle winner. Zaidpour on the other hand, had shown worrying signs of waywardness last season when he appeared to drop himself out of races at times. He proved his well being when winning at Navan latest but got things his own way up front in a lesser race, eventually making all. He is now tried in first-time blinkers and the presence of those alone is a cause for concern. Jetson beat Quevega at Punchestown in May and while undoubtably a high class sort, would appreciate a further test of stamina, on what is also his seasonal debut. Grade 2 winner Lieutenant Colonel is himself a capable type who has race fitness and trip on his side but might lack ability at a Grade 1 level. King Of The Picts has been Grade 1 placed twice in the past but has plenty to find in overall terms. He had excuses two runs back (rider lost irons), is well held by the selection on his latest start.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb; To Close 5th November ;