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Straightaway I got put in my place!. It was great in Gowran and our own horse (runner-up Leo Minor) maybe got a little tired and I underestimated the strength of Joseph's horse obviously. His (Joseph's winner Justice Frederick) first run was over five and he is a horse that will get seven and further. This horse (Mai Fitzs Jack) was unlucky the last day when he made a mistake at the last two and I think the winner was a decent horse. I'm not sure but I'd imagine he'll (Joseph) keep him busy over the summer. It's a massive day for us and it's great to get a win both jump and flat. I couldn't believe when someone said to me that it was 23 years ago to the meeting (then at Tralee) that I had my first winner with Wandering Thoughts - I couldn't believe that, it is some coincidence. Joseph loves it (training) - he loved riding but it was tough for him for a long time (with weight) - doing nine stone every morning was very hard. He's a big man now, he's well over 11 stone and he doesn't look heavy. No one will get more pleasure than me but I'll have to keep my eye on the ball now! Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer

J.M. Moore, rider of Ten Fourteen trained by A.J. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount mount made a respiratory noise in running. P.T. Enright, rider of Cilento trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped very big. A.P. Heskin, rider of Walk Of Shame (GB) trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free and pulled up thereafter. R.M. Power, rider of Eyesopenwideawake trained by W.F. Codd, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right. M.A. Enright, rider of Pharmgate trained by Michael Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was injured and pulled up thereafter.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards colts and geldings only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb;