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he was one of out better chances coming here. He travelled well throughout and he did it grand and everybody is happy. He has loads of different roads to go - he can go on the Flat and over fences. The owners (Royal's & Blue Syndicate) are all Summerhill men so we are hopeful it's the start of a very big weekend for us (Summerhill play Dunboyne in the Meath SFC final on Sunday). Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Chambord Du Lys (FR), 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 examined Commentariolus, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be stiff behind post race.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2018 allowed 3lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra;