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We'll probably stay at home with him for soft ground. JP and Frank will have a chat and see where we go next. He's after running three nice races and it's great that he got the job done there today. He handled the ground and jumped well so we're delighted. Mark was happy with him, I'd say it wasn't the strongest of races. Padraig Roche, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ben Siegel, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Feigh, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

B.J. Cooper, rider of Delante trained by Thomas Cooper, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount felt lame and was pulled up

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Ben Siegel trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel

P. Townend, rider of Feigh trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

A novice hurdle for four years old only which at entry are rated 130 or less
Weights - 11st
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of a hurdle race value more than #10,000 7lb extra