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That's a huge improvement for him and he showed a lot more speed than we thought he had. You'd probably have to look at the Royal Bond now. He ran very green in Listowel and I asked Paul not to make as much use of him as he did there and see what he would do so we are pleasantly surprised at how he took to the change of tactics. Paul didn't think he had a turn of foot going out but he was too green in front in Listowel so I told him to get a lead the whole way. He lost his off fore shoe and he got a nice little cut as did Quick Grabim. It must have been a rougher race than we thought. They got two little cuts on the sides of their pasterns. I hope they are just typical racing injuries that will be alright in ten days time. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the reason why E.T. Daly, rider, was jogging on the racing line in the back straight during the running of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who apologised for what had occurred. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards cautioned the rider to be more careful when out on the course in future

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Felix Desjy (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra;