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I thought I gave her too much time between Christmas and Cheltenham last year. There is no other race she'd could run in here, not unless she went for a novice chase and we weren't going to do that!. A lot of credit has to go to Michael O'Leary and Gigginstown for running the mare here today because it was a big ask for her to come back to two miles. These are the type of horses you want at these festivals. There was no other race to suit her and they were ballsy enough to bring her back and run her over two miles. It was great. Whatever happens now we can enjoy the weekend as you put yourself under so much pressure coming here. To have two Grade 1s here it doesn't matter what happens the rest of the weekend. Gordon Elliott, trainer

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Tombstone trained by Gordon Elliott was found to have blood at the nose following exercised induced pulmonary haemorrhage.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Closing Date 9th January ;