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in fairness he deserved that and has had some cracking runs and I’m delighted for the Mangans (owners). He was good there, jumped really well and it wasn’t out of turn - he’s a 128 rated beginners and his first run over fences was this race last year! It was no harm though as he’s a big horse and is still only filling his frame - he’s absolutely massive. There’s plenty fun to be had with him and while made mistakes in the past, jumped impeccably there and Andrew (Lynch) gives him such confidence jumping - he just lies down their neck jumping and that lad loved it. He’ll run in the Grade 3 2m2f novice chase at Galway next - Jimmy (Mangan)s goes to Galway every year so I’d imagine he’ll run there. Henry De Bromhead, trainer

A.W. Short, rider of Carried trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung very badly to the left during this race.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;