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He is certainly a Triumph Hurdle horse without any question or doubt, . I was heart-broken the first day in Down Royal and I thought for the first day at the races he didn't get a very sympathetic ride. I did expect him to win, I'm not going to tell that I didn't, but there was also a horse running away upsides him. I'm lucky it's coming up to Christmas and I'm off the hook with Jim (Bolger, owner)! He is like the trainer, big and backward and will take time and this is a nice horse and with a little bit of luck you'll hear plenty more about him. He has been schooling him since last January and the lads at home did a great job with him. He is talented and just needs to be lucky in his life. Jim likes going to Leopardstown at Christmas but I might keep him until the Dublin Racing Festival instead. It's odds-on now Santa will come. Brendan W Duke, trainer

P.J. Cawley, rider of Ellaat (GB) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right a little

P.T. Enright, rider of Hazran trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up having stopped quickly

D.F. O'Regan, rider of Pretty Fantasy trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted out following a loose horse

At the request of the Stewards, P. Merrigan, rider of Gealach, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was unable to go the fast early pace, was hampered by a loose horse and then stayed on passed tired horses

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Scalino, ridden by M.P. Fogarty, and trained by Anthony Mullins. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. M.P. Fogarty, stated that his instructions were to drop his mount out, get it to settle and to do the best he could. He said his mount had run very keen on its previous run and had fallen prior to that on its other run for the yard and that this was to the forefront of his instructions. He stated that he was happy to sit off a very fast early pace which helped the animal to settle and jump. He further added that his mount has a very high head carriage which made him look like he was travelling better than he was in the closing stages. Anthony Mullins, confirmed the instructions given and he expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He stated that Scalino was in his care for about six weeks and had ran twice prior to today. He said the animal was a very difficult individual that had run very free previously and expressed his delight that the animal appeared to settle much better today. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who stated that Scalino was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanation offered by A. Mullins and advised M.P. Fogarty to be seen to make more of an effort in the closing stages in future

A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st ;Fillies allowed 7lbs ;