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I’m astonished the price this horse went off. I thought he should have been even money favourite on the back of his form. The horse of Willie’s that he beat the last day was backed as if money was going out of fashion and they were clear of the rest. He’s hardly having a blow there and it was like a piece of work. He’s very unusual for a Westerner as they normally don’t win bumpers, they improve when they get a hurdle and a fence. I’m definitely not taking him to Cheltenham. I don’t like giving them more than two runs in winners bumpers but I’m going to bring this lad to Punchestown for the Champion Bumper, and I think he’s the one to beat in it. In my view he’s the best bumper horse in the country. His work has been very good since in won in Navan. I’m hoping he’ll be a Grade 1 horse over a hurdle next year. Finny Maguire gets very limited opportunities but in my view he’s a fantastic rider. The best bumper rider in the country by a mile. I think he’s had five rides for me this year and four winners. Barry Connell, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Big Dispute, trained by Con McSweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N. B. Wachman (Chairman), Mr. Thomas Breen, Ms. Mary O'Connor, Mr. Pierce G. Molony, Mr. L. Walsh

The Raceday Stewards received a complaint in relation to an alleged incident in the stable yard, which occurred after the sixth race. As not all parties were available for interview when the complaint was received the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to a Senior Racing official for consideration under the provisions of Rule 14(ii)b.

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one or two I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat Race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra Of two such races 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 21st February) may also ride in this race.