Limerick Result

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The lads (Complete Package Syndicate) bought scarves with the horse's name printed going to Aintree, but were put back into the pockets quickly! We went over thinking we would genuinely be placed (in the Grade 1 Sefton Hurdle), but he had a little heart issue which, thanks to the vets, is now under control. He has the makings of a nice horse, loves the summer ground and we can dream for the summer. He is a born chaser, Galway (Grade 3 novice chase) is the plan and he is the type of horse we are trying to attract into the yard. The horse is named after Paddy McAuliffe, who had a good Flat horse with me in the past so, when I told him I had this good horse, he put a syndicate together. Paddy is a well-known character, as anyone who is a publican, politician and bookie is, and the syndicate are a great bunch of lads. Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning out of the back straight on the final circuit, involving Le Coq Hardi, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, Ma Jacks Hill, ridden by D.J Gilligan and Shadow Paddy, ridden by G.B

Noonan where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D.J

O'Keeffe stated that he was on the outside and kept his racing line. D.J Gilligan stated that his mount was jumping right throughout and lugged inwards approaching the bend which he had reported at scales. G.B. Noonan stated that the gap closed when he went for it. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted that D.J Gilligan's mount was a difficult ride and therefore took no further action

T. Power Roche, rider of Give Him A Chance, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

D.J Gilligan, rider of Ma Jacks Hill, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout and lugged right at the top of the hill.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.