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He was well in at the weights (carried six pound less than Sailors Warn, and twelve pounds less than Aerlite Supreme). He had never run over two and a half before, so it was a case of whether or not he would get the trip, but he did win his beginners chase over two mile one at Galway. He even looked better suited there over that trip and he has got a great turn of foot. He is only coming back now to what I thought he once was. Henry De Bromhead, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Sydney Des Pictons (FR), trained by Eoin Griffin, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled a shoe and was lame post race.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards that since 29th April, 2012 have not won a hurdle race value more than E15,000
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - to count from 29th April, 2012 Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two or more hurdle races 12lb extra;