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He's a horse that works like a trojan at home. He's very similar to a horse I had before called Grey Danube that won eight up here (Dundalk). He had a very good run here before I sent him out to Dubai. He was placed in his third run out there in Dubai on the dirt which is unusual for a European horse. He was beaten a head by the Guineas Trial winner out there. There were a couple of reasons for going to Dubai. I was adamant that he would handle the dirt. He was a little bit weak on us last year and he thrived in the climate out there. He's double the horse he was going out there. I believed he would be competitive out there which he was. They learn a lot in those Meydan handicaps, he came home a man. The dirt racing can be tough and we gave him a break. This is Sultan Saeed Mohammid Harib Alfalahi's first winner in Ireland. He's a brilliant owner and so enthusiastic. Delighted to get his first winner in Ireland. It was great for him to have his horse running out there (in Dubai). Darren Bunyan, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from D.J. Bunyan, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of J J Jumbo, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. D.J. Bunyon reported that the return to the all weather surface where J J Jumbo had previously ran well is what he attributed to his charges apparent improvement in form

Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap for three years old only (75 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.