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watching it I was a bit disappointed as I thought he’d travel through the race a bit better. Rachael thought she’d have won (when the other horse fell at the last). I was a bit disappointed when he got to the front how lairy he was from there to the line when he was left on his own. I do think he’s a very nice horse and he might even be better over further, although he did show us plenty of boot last year. He did stay well in those bumpers we ran him in. He has jumped very well at home and didn’t jump as well there but I’m sure he will come on for the run. Noel Meade, trainer

R.M. Power, rider of The Three Wizards (GB), trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount emptied after the third last and he just tried to nurse her home thereafter

J.M. Moore, rider of Sarah Ash Calum, trained by P.Meany, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had previously run over five furlongs and he rode her to get the trip

M. Hamill, rider of Punitive, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was ridden to get the trip and finish well.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;