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We fancied him as I thought he would have won in Galway if he had jumped. We've done a good bit of work with him since Galway on his jumping and if he'd jumped the second last I'd say he wouldn't have come off the bridle. It was a nice performance, he's a horse that could mix it on the Flat as well. Maybe not this year but next year. He's a nice big horse. We'll keep him going, I'd say he'll go with a bit of ease in the ground as well. I was actually worried about the ground here as he ran on quick ground in Leopardstown and didn't let himself down. Gordon Elliott, trainer

P. Townend, rider of Uncle Phil trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too free and made an abnormal repiratory noise in running

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Uncle Phil, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra Of two hurdle races 10lb extra