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Andrew rode him the last day and he said he was doing everything too slow so he told me to take him home and to wake him up and to sprint him everyday. He had been too relaxed. I'm under no illusions that it wasn't a stayers hurdle trial but he did beat Enjoy Responsibly here by over eight lengths (in March). This horse was my last winner in September of 2012 and I didn't think I would take this long to win another. A J McNamara, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from A.J. McNamara, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Stolberg, winner, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that on his second last run at Listowel he finished lame, which he reported on the day, and on his last run at Limerick he ran well to a point before fading badly. The rider told him after the race, that he was very idle and to work him at home on short sharp sprints. He said this, together with an ease in the ground today and a good ride, may have brought about any improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-109
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and; after time of declarations shall not be less; than 12st 4lbs ; In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a) the; maximum stipulated weight in this race is; 12st 4lb and the minimum stipulated weight; is 10st 4lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules