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Paul found himself in a pocket the whole race as he thought they were going to go much faster but they didn’t go a good gallop. When he switched out the horse seemed to find another gear. He’s improved and hopefully can go on from here and win a few more chases. He’s got a lovely pedigree. Last year he wouldn’t do anything for us on soft ground, and we have done a few things differently with him this season which seems to be paying off. He probably wants a longer trip. John Coleman was a good patron of ours who died recently and that’s the first winner we have trained for his wife Joanne who has taken over the colours. Hopefully it’s the start of a good season as they have a few nice young horses with us. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards fined Patrick Neville, trainer, ?350 for lodging a passport in respect of Roccorovermann, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Roccorovermann in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (iv)

A. McCurtin, rider of Ceide Fields (GB) trained by S.J.Mahon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pulled up having burst a blood vessel

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Ceide Fields (GB) trained by S.J.Mahon was found to have blood at his nostrils post race

A.E. Lynch, rider of Pallaskenry trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hated the ground

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. Paddy Barry (Chairman), Mr. John Powell, Mr. John Moloney, Mr. Joe O'Donoghue, Mr. P.D. Matthews

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb; ; Conditions of the Meeting;