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That's brilliant and I'm delighted for the horse,. On this kind of ground, on a stiff track, he wants two miles or two-and-a-half on an easier track. Paddy said he might even step up to three miles. He's very lazy but he'll find a lot for you, he's just off the bridle all the time. He got a flyer at the second last and that got us there nearly too soon. It all worked out well at the finish. When he had something to compete with he just kicked on again. He was to go to Ayr during the week for a novice handicap but it was called off. We'll try and find a novice handicap over two or two-and-a-half. He won't step up in trip at this stage. Adrian Murray, trainer

C.D. Timmons, rider of Time And Times trained by D.McNamara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped right throughout and pulled up

The Stewards interviewed B.J. Foley, rider of Simple Steps, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg. 10 3.(f) (frequency) and suspended him for two race days

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Aranhill Rascal trained by S.J.Mahon was found to have blood on his left nostril post race, probably as a result of his fall.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-109
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 10th January) who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.