1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00

FormscanBy Tom Weekes - PALACE ROCK was brought down over hurdles at Leopardstown 19 days ago but had previously been in good form and is well suited to the all-weather. He is 2lb higher than when finishing second here in January but today's rider claims an extra 3lb and this distance suits him ideally. Banana Three can confirm his December superiority over Autocrat (in a CD claimer) despite being 2lb worse off, as he won with authority but disappointing on his recent return following a mini-break. Fascinating Shadow showed some of his old sparkle in that recent race, finishing fifth. Roman Bull is a previous CD winner who competes from the same mark and when beaten here nine days ago while Celtic Revival is a five-time CD winner but now seems in the handicapper's grip. Wrecking Ball Paul is a previous hurdle winner but his best flat form, including a recent win, is over slightly shorter trips. Garrick Painter is tried in first-time cheekpieces and steps up to this distance for the first time.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.