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That was lovely. He had a couple of very good runs in chases, he was unlucky in Tramore when making a mistake at the last,. We bought him for small money and he’s been very profitable for the syndicate. That’s his second win and he’s been placed numerous times. I’m delighted with him, he’s a lovely horse. It was a very competitive race. He’s marked where he’s marked now and might go up a couple of pounds for that. It will be interesting to see what he’d do in handicaps. He seems to be better over fences for some reason, I don’t know why. Kevin gets on with the owners and he’s a grand horse to have. We might have a crack at the Connacht National in Roscommon, that’s the one that comes to mind. Any win on any night is good so we’re delighted. Declan Queally, trainer

Owing to low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence number one to be omitted from this race

In accordance with the provisions of Rule 194(ii) the Raceday Stewards granted permission to Thomas Gibney, trainer of Standing Orders to run his charge without the declared tongue tie, as the animal resisted its application

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ballybrittas, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have skin abrasions on both hind legs, but to be otherwise post race normal

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Standing Orders, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the first approach to the starter involving Ollie La Ba Ba, ridden by G.B

Noonan and Vale Of Glory, ridden by Eoin G. Kelly where it appeared both horses broke into a canter before the flag was raised. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.B. Noonan stated that he felt his mount was no more forward than any other animal. Eoin G. Kelly stated that his mount was keen with a difficult head carriage

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found both riders were in breach of Rule 208(iii)(b)(Put a Horse into a trot or canter with a view to taking any advantage before the Race is started). Having considered their records in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended G.B. Noonan (second offence) for two racedays and Eoin G. Kelly (first offence) for one raceday.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 110 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs