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If you asked me at the beginning of the season who is the least likely of my horses to win three in-a-row, I would have said him. He is just getting the hang of racing now though, and he was late coming into training. Johnny was brave at the last and so was the little horse. I wasn't very confident coming here today, as this was a better race than the two he won before. Liz Doyle, trainer

The Stewards interviewed J.L. Cullen, rider, in relation to the fact that he attempted to weigh in without a stirrup iron and leather following this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that this was the case and apologised for his actions. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Rule 272 and having taken his previous record in this regard into account, they suspended him for one race day and severy cautioned him as to his future conduct in this regard. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Seamus Mor, at the request of the trainer, Colin Kidd, and reported the animal to have burst a blood vessel in running.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-109 that have not won a hurdle race before 28th April, 2013
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.