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that was good day at the office and I'm delighted for that horse as he's consistent. Conor (Maxwell) said he just loved that ground and kept travelling everywhere he put him. We decided to drop him in and ride him a bit differently and thankfully it worked out. He jumped super and just idled a bit when he got to the front but he stays well. He has won on soft ground but he just seems to travel a bit sweeter on that ground. Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer

D.N. Russell, rider of Boudry (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he was in some discomfort after his mount made a bad mistake at the first hurdle and consequently was unable to ride him during the early part of this race. A. Ring, rider of Hannah Huxwell trained by H. Smyth, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung throughout this race. The Stewards requested a report from Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Uptake (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Tramore 17th August. The trainer reported that his charge failed to handle the pace and tight track at Tramore and lost enthusiasm when passed after the fourth last hurdle whereas today he was more comfortable on the bigger galloping track where he was dropped in off the pace and delivered his challenge comfortably. He also felt that the underfoot conditions today was also a contributing factor to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report. The Stewards requested a report from Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Uptake (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Tramore 17th August. The trainer reported that his charge failed to handle the pace and tight track at Tramore and lost enthusiasm when passed after the fourth last hurdle whereas today he was more comfortable on the bigger galloping track where he was dropped in off the pace and delivered his challenge comfortably. He also felt that the underfoot conditions today was also a contributing factor to the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-109
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won