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He ran in a chase at Ballinrobe a couple of months ago and we felt he ran a little bit flat so we gave him a holiday afterwards,. He had a nice break and did very well. He came back with the idea of running in Galway but I just felt he wasn't ready enough. . I had seen this race and we said we'd target it. The chase he ran in at Ballinrobe had nine runners and four of them have won since so it's amazing the way form works out. . I didn't think this was the strongest chase in the world tonight and he has run very well over hurdles here before over two miles so the step up to two-three here was never going to be a problem. I thought it was a good opportunity. . He's rated 100 over hurdles so we'll probably go back that route in the winter at some stage.  P J Rothwell, trainer

G. Brouder, rider of Top Line Tommy, trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Top Line Tommy trained by E. J. O'Grady was found to have a wound on his right fore fetlock when examined post race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (130 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 1st September, 2022 to 4th September, 2023 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)