1st - €14,300.00 2nd - €4,400.00 3rd - €2,200.00 4th - €880.00 Raining

FormscanBy Gary Carson - This looks an nice opportunity for ART OF LOGISTICS. He failed to make much impression in the Galway Plate, when trying 2m6f for the first time, but ran better when a fair fifth at Killarney last time. That was a competitive event over this trip, which looks to suit better. He appreciates this good ground and off his rating of 143 is best in at the weights under these conditions. Sizing Italy returns to chasing after fading tamely enough on the level at Killarney last month. There is no doubt he's at his best over fences, and had some smart novice form, but he has disappointed slightly on his last couple of outings. Jackonslady kept on one pace to finish seventh in the Kerry National here on Wednesday. She would have a couple of pounds to find at the weights but has run well turning out again quickly in the past and can't be discounted. Bless The Wings has run fair enough races to be third on his last couple of outings but this looks a tougher assignment. On his best form a few years ago he would be a major player but he doesn't look at this level now judged on recent showings.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 150 or less
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 28th April, 2013 allowed 3lb
Penalties - (Handicaps excluded to count from 1st January, 2013) Winner of steeplechases collectively value E25,000 or a Grade 3 steeplechase... 4lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 8lb extra;