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Willie (Mullins) gave me him through Harold Kirk. He had a wind operation and we cauterised his palate. He had a nice run in Fairyhouse and he improved out of it. We knew he would stay. Ben gave him a good ride. We'll look for a wee novice for him maybe in Perth in July. He could drop back to two miles as he has plenty of pace. C A McBratney, trainer

The Stewards interviewed P. Townend, rider of Wicklow Gold (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that P. Townend was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using the whip with excessive force and frequency and R10(4) by failing to give his mount time to respond. The Stewards suspended P. Townend for 2 racedays having taken his good previous record into consideration. In reaching their decision the Stewards gave P. Townend the benefit of the doubt for the one hit with the whip after passing the winning post.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;