Limerick Result

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He has been a great money spinner. Hopefully he will be okay as he has had leg trouble in the past. You could call him frustrating but he is always in the money and he never runs a bad race. I just hope he is okay in the morning. Davy said he wasn't having a cut at his fences. He would prefer more of an ease in the ground. We will have a talk with Eddie and Michael (O'Leary) now to see where he goes next, but he will probably stick to the conditions race and maybe go for a few handicaps. Today was the stroke of the century! Paul Nolan, trainer

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2012
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 1lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 Steeplechase 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 Steeplechase 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 Steeplechase 11lb extra; Allowance Horses aged 5yo and up that have not won a steeplechase before 28th April, 2013 allowed 5lb HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race.