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He was very good, he doesn’t quite show that at home. I think he’s probably relentless and has a really high cruising speed. Jasmin De Vaux won this bumper before he won in Cheltenham (in 2024), but he’d be a very different type of horse to him. He’s a relentless galloper, a big strong horse. I’d imagine he’s a Cheltenham horse. He could be along the lines of Florida Pearl, those Cheltenham bumper horses. W P Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Flicker Of Hope (FR), trained by Mark Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident entering the home straight involving Bossofthebrownies, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed second, and The Enabler, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed third, where it appeared there was contact between the two. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. J. O'Keeffe stated that he maintained his line. J. W. Kennedy stated that his mount is a very big horse and that the lay out of the bend may not have helped him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 7lbs 6-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra