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We said we would come up and if the ground wasn't suitable, we were going to bring him back home. I walked the track and I was happy with the ground. He just wants it as quick as you can get it. The race went all against plan because the young lad lost his iron and when he went to go get his Iron back, the horse grabbed the bit. We were absolutely convinced he would never get home from where he took off. He said he travelled the whole way with him and stayed on to the line. He had to go to plan B and be cool and he didn't panic. He jumped one fence there without an iron I think so he did well to get it all together in the end. He comes in and rides out for me. He's an old horse, he's 12 now so it is great. We are totally dependent on a few tracks and the ground for him. If the ground is right, he'll go. We haven't ruled out a trip across the water with him, we might go across to Perth with him for a bit of fun. P G Fahey, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from P.G. Fahey, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Diggin Deep, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Leopardstown on the 7th of March when pulled up. P.G. Fahey reported that his charge was hampered the last day but despite that, he felt that the drier underfoot conditions today brought about the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

Cian Cullinan, rider of Diggin Deep, trained by P.G. Fahey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his saddle slipped on the first circuit but then corrected itself.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 2nd May, 2021 to 28th April, 2022 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)