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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Smoking Gun, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which at entry are rated 123 or less over hurdles, also open to horses rated 124-135
Weights - 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb
Penalties - Performances before 15th January for every 1lb above the rating of 123 1lb extra; On or after 15th January for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 135 or less.