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Barry being confident didn’t put pressure on me, but I suppose the punters took it into account and that brings a small bit of pressure but I can only do what I can do. Barry put his neck out and he was right. I’ve been dreaming of this day since I was a kid. It’s a bit surreal and it won’t sink in yet, this year has been so good it’s hard to appreciate it, I don’t think it can be topped but I’m just enjoying every minute of it. It’s the best feeling of all time. I put a lot of pressure on myself saying he was the best horse in the race, but I genuinely felt he’s the best horse I’ve ever had. I came over on the boat and I told every Irish person on there to back the two horses (Marine Nationale and Good Land (who runs on Wednesday). I said they were the best two novices in Ireland, so at least I’m off the hook partially after today! I’d have had to go back in disguise if we’d got beat. This horse is unlike any horse I’ve had before as the previous Grade One horses were mainly stayers. This is a quick horse who is probably a Group One horse on the Flat — and we might get around to that at some stage. Today was his day. He’s had five runs and won all five runs, his jockey is a superstar and my staff are the best staff anywhere in the world. We’re absolutely blessed to have found the next superstar of the weighing room in Michael O’Sullivan, you mark his name. Have you eve B Connell, trainer

Facile Vega (IRE) and Diverge (GB) wore ear plugs throughout the race.

An enquiry was held to consider interference after the final hurdle involving Diverge (GB), placed third, ridden by Mr P W Mullins and Inthepocket (GB), placed fourth, ridden by Rachael Blackmore.

Blackmore was cautioned for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift right-handed away from the whip without sufficient correction, giving a slight bump to Diverge (GB).

Jumping the second hurdle, Diverge (GB), placed third, improved to the inside of Inthepocket (GB), placed fourth, before being restrained by its rider in order to negotiate the bend.

After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.

Shortly after jumping the third last hurdle, Chasing Fire (GB), unplaced, drifted slightly left-handed taking High Definition (IRE), placed seventh, Tahmuras (FR), unplaced, and Rare Edition (IRE), which was pulled up, off their intended lines.

After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.

Jumping the final hurdle, Facile Vega (IRE), placed second, made a mistake, became unbalanced and lugged quickly right-handed giving a bump to the winner, Marine Nationale (IRE).

After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.

The performance of Tahmuras (FR), which finished unplaced, was considered.

Paul Nicholls explanation that the gelding was outpaced down the hill, was noted.

Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that Palace Boy (GER), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.