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It was brilliant to get it and he came back to his hurdles form when he won here. I thought on his hurdles rating he was over-priced,. At Cork it was just a simple novicey mistake and he fell but he was good today when he wanted him. There's a novice for him at Limerick over Christmas but I don't want to be bottoming him on real deep ground so we'll see. It's also my first winner since my mother Eileen passed away a few months ago. She was a big part of the team, so today was a welcome boost and we appreciate it. Sean O O'Brien, trainer

At the request of the Stewards, John J Fitzpatrick, rider of Chateauneuf Du Pap (GB), trained by Miss Ellmarie Holden, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced at the top of the hill and stayed on in the straight. .

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 116 or less over hurdles
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; Note 1 - Horses that, at entry, have a published; handicap steeplechase rating of 117 or more; are excluded from this race ; Note 2 - Horses that do not have a published; handicap hurdle rating but are eligible; for a handicap hurdle rating may enter; and run provided their hurdle rating; is 116 or less;