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We've always thought the world of him as he works like a good horse at home but as you can see (led to post), he isn't straightforward. Phillip has done an unbelievable job with him and once he is on his back, he switches off. He's not easy though and gets wound up and is highly strung. Because of that, I'll keep him away from the Listowel festival and give him an entry in a handicap hurdle next. James Daniel Dullea, trainer

D.E. Mullins, rider of Chase The Challis, trained by Ray Hackett, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount tired early in the straight. S.W. Flanagan, rider of Whitmore Power, trained by T.J.Corcoran, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was pulled up after his saddle slipped at the first hurdle. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Seven Nation Army, at the request of trainer, Henry de Bromhead, and reported the animal to be lame post race. The Stewards fined E. Bolger, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Big Man Clarence, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lb; 5-y-o & up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;