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He has had wind issues all along but we thought he had a bit of ability and might be a nice summer horse. He has been very consistent for us and he is going from strength to strength. He is very good to jump and will jump a fence but we'll compete away over hurdles. We'll find a handicap or a novice next and the final of the series is a definite possibility. It would be a great one to go for and if he picked up prize-money in the meantime it would be ideal. A few lads suggested forming a syndicate during lockdown last year and while I hadn't much enthusiasm due to all the administration, it opened up ownership to a lot of lads who I didn't think would have any interest. There are 30 members in the syndicate and 50 or 60 people are here today who wouldn't normally be here on a Thursday. We've started another club on the back of this one and there seems to be good demand for it and it gives smaller trainers a chance. Terence O'Brien, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined General Clermont (FR), trained by D.E.Fitzgerald, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #30,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs