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she won a maiden hurdle back in the summer and then had disappointed us a few times. She lost her confidence over fences and Annette that rides her out at home and looks after her has done a super job. We’ve done a good bit of schooling over hurdles with her just to get her confidence back. The plan was to ride her handy coming here today and then when I thought there was so much pace in the race I said to Sean going out to take your time and try and get a little bit of confidence and get her coming home well. That might get her into some of the good mares’ handicap chases later in the year. P J Rothwell, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Arctic Light (GB), trained by Thomas Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

The Stewards requested a report from P.J. Rothwell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Fiveaftermidnight, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Punchestown 15th October. P.J. Rothwell reported that his charge was ridden handy at Punchestown but did not jump fluently. Since then the filly was schooled over hurdles and fitted today with cheek pieces for the first time. Furthermore she was dropped in off the pace and travelled well until being given plenty of daylight at which time she picked up well and got confidence when passing horses. He added that she has ability but everything must be done to suit her to get the best out of her. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman), Mr. Anthony Byrne, Mr. Peter N. Reynolds, Judge Patrick McCartan, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-116 that have not won a steeplechase before 1st February 2019, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.