1st - €5,520.00 2nd - €1,360.00 3rd - €640.00 4th - €400.00 Fine

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - SUB LIEUTENANT has shown ability on each of his latest bumpers starts and comes here as a proven performer who should get this extended trip. A mere reproduction of his latest effort at Gowran (the form was boosted subsequently by a Tramore winner) would see him involved at the business end. Badgerfort ran well in his only previous bumper run last year and while he has been lightly raced in the interim, did catch the eye when staying on late over hurdles latest. He looks sure to improve from that effort and should go close. Thekingofconnemara has failed in three previous course bumper runs but has shown a solid level of ability. He looked a staying type on his latest effort, over hurdles, and this trip should suit. Robbie McNamara is a notable booking on Starry Knight, which ran well on debut here 24 days ago. However he did pull quite hard then and needs to settle to win this. Katie Walsh is a notable booking for New World who ran well latest and can figure while Clounts Meadows ran with plenty promise here in December and also looks capable of winning a bumper. Captain Hox's form has been in-and-out and while he has place claims, might struggle to win. Aidan O'Brien's King Leon had contested a few good bumpers but was well held on latest efforts and also might struggle while Lord Valentine has shown ability but was well enough beaten latest. Thanks In Advance was second on his only point-to-point start Affaune in November (when even-money favourite) and it is interesting connections go for a bumper.

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race
Weights - 12st; Mares allowed 7lb
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 16th April) may also ride in this race.