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He won well in Galway and had every chance in Punchestown when he nearly fell after jumping the fence well. Mark Walsh said he slipped on the next stride after the fence. I thought he would have run on after the last fence in Punchestown after making that mistake and when he didn’t I was saying is he gone out of form’. He was working well at home so we said we’d take a chance. There was no point going for a 50,000 race with a penalty so we said we’d come here instead of Punchestown tomorrow. I don’t know if that will get him into the Paddy Power, or even if JP or Frank want to go for it, but he’s in the race anyway so it’s there and I’ll leave it to the owner. If they want me to run I’ll run. I’m very happy with today. He jumped well enough bar a few down the far side. He has his own way of doing it and we do work on his back from time to time. Thomas Mullins, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Ttebbob, at the request of trainer, Mrs John Harrington, and reported the animal blowing hard post race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards rated 0-150
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.