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I cannot tell you how delighted I am. It's such an achievement to win with that horse. I brought him to Navan in March 2019 and he came home sick. He got abscesses along his spine and at the base of his tail. The vets couldn't find out what was wrong with him. I thought he was going to die and it has taken him from then until six weeks ago to come back. It's a great tribute to my head lad Frankie Breadeen and Johnny Wixted who rides him out. We knew he was in great form and I just wanted him to show me tonight that he still wanted to be a racehorse. We didn't honestly know whether he'd stay the trip or handle the surface. I'm so delighted for his owners who have stuck with me through thick and thin. Brendan W Duke, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Neyland (GB), trained by Patrick Martin, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ranger Bob, trained by Gerard Keane, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

Melanie Horsman, rider of Burning Lake trained by Joseph Anthony Murray, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount hung for a few strides in the straight

The Stewards enquired into possible interference involving Burning Lake, ridden by Melanie Horsman, placed fourth and Is That Love, ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, placed fifth, where it appeared Burning Lake rolled onto Is That Love on the rails in the straight. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Cian McRedmond stated that Burning Lake drifted over onto his mount on the rail, he had to take a pull and lost momentum. Melanie Horsman stated that she wasn't aware of the horse inside her and she was riding a difficult horse. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings. The Stewards did however find Melanie Horsman in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and suspended her for four racedays

Mr. C. Cunningham, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J.M. McGrath (Chairman) Mr. L. McFerran Mr. C. Cunningham Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.