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It was far from the plan to be in front. Nobody wanted to make it though, and Rachael knew Willie's had good toe, so she had no option really. Rachael doesn't make too many mistakes and seems to make the right decision the whole time! She is brilliant, and I have to give her every bit of credit. The mare jumps really well for her. Paul was unlucky on her the last day. He was beaten in a photo finish, so that was good compensation. I put her into this race last Thursday (before Sligo). It's not often I make the right decision! . I think she might have a little break to freshen her up. Hopefully the ground will stay good. She seems to appreciate nice ground. J R Finn, trainer

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Castle Howard trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount went lame and was pulled up

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Nicolas Lambert (Chairman), Mr. John McEnery, Mr. Patrick Coveney, Mr. Michael Murphy, Mr. H.T. Hynes

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards which at entry are rated 106 or less over hurdles , also open to horses rated 107-116
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb
Penalties - Performances before 9th August for every 1lb above the rating of 106 1lb extra; On or after 9th August for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 116 or less.