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I felt he came on an awful lot from his first run in Kilbeggan (after a six month lay-off) which was over two miles and even though he hadn't run over 2m4f before, I was thinking of running him over that trip the first day. To me he wants every inch of 2m4f to be in his comfort zone. I was hoping he'd go close and he seems a very sound, straightforward horse. Maybe he keeps a little for himself but I think stepping up in trip was a huge plus to him. The syndicate (Scobie Wan Kenobi Racing Club) are all local, it's headed by Scobie Hogan and they'll be delighted. He'll run away during the summer and might run also run on the flat. E McNamara, trainer

J.C. Gainford, rider of Grangeclare Native trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled after a mile

R.M. Power, rider of Deux Par Deux (FR) trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Quirt Evans, trained by David M.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards interviewed R.P. Treacy, rider of Cahirdown Boy, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that R.P Treacy was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they cautioned him on this occasion.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.