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That was sweet in so many ways but mainly I'm delighted for the owner John O'Meara who is unwell at the minute. He is one of best friends and hopefully this will cheer him. He'll probably take his chance in the Hatton's Grace now, he's there to be beaten on heavy ground. Noel Meade, trainer

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 27th April, 2008 allowed 3lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2007) Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle races 7lb extra;