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you can't beat a bit of course form around here. They went a right gallop and his jumping kept him in the race and he has done it lovely. The dry night helped him definitely and he jumps great and it kept him in the race. He has had his problems over the years but touch wood he is staying in one piece and it is lovely to see him come good and win a few nice races. We'll tip away in handicaps. John E Kiely, trainer

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that D.J. McInerney, nominated rider of Damut, had presented himself at scales at 2lbs overweight while weighing out. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was at Cheltenham yesterday and was unable to lose any weight today

Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that D.J. McInerney was in breach of Rule 198 (vii) by weighing out with overweight of 2lbs which had not been declared under Rule 195 (i). Having considered his previous record, the Stewards fined D.J. McInerney €150. The Stewards granted permission to the trainer to substitute D.J. McInerney with D.J. O'Keeffe

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Damut, trained by Michael Winters, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Damut trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very tired after jumping the final fence.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.