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If he had of jumped four out or three out here the last day, he would have won, and if the eventual second had kept any way straight he'd have won, so he was probably a very unlucky loser here the last day. I thought the young lad was brilliant on him. He's a horse that if he doesn't find a rhythm he's no use. He's improving away all the time. He's only ran here twice before, he won the first day and as I said he was an unlucky enough loser the last day. The slower ground and the bit of extra trip left room for blundering one or two. He'll go for the three-mile handicap in Listowel if he gets in. He goes on bad ground. He's very small and a light weight would be ideal. Mark Michael McNiff, trainer

The Stewards fined Patrick G.Kelly, trainer, ?65 for failing to fit a tongue tie to High Five Oscar, prior to entering the parade ring

M. Hamill, rider of High Five Oscar trained by Patrick G.Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount pulled up lame

P.J. Cawley, rider of Helly Hansum trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount didn't travel down the hill on the ground

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Miracle Way trained by Matthew J. Smith was lame right fore post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that High Five Oscar trained by Patrick G.Kelly was lame right fore post race.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 17th August) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee Mr. J.P. McManus will present a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Rider and will also present €200 to the Groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race