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He's done it really well, he's a miller to jump and two miles is his trip and he likes to bowl along in a nice rhythm. John Staunton does an awful lot of work with him and he did a little bit of fast work with him yesterday and he said .we're in business.. Once he gets his conditions, nice ground and two miles, he usually puts up a good show. I'm full-time training now and am trying to build up the string. I'm building a barn at the moment which should be ready soon and I'll be up into the low-twenties numbers wise. Brian M McMahon, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Early Arrival, trained by James M. Barcoe, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards rated 0-109
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders 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 11th September) Riders 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 under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing