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I'm delighted with that. He had a lovely weight in the race and Robbie gave him a lovely ride. I shouldn't have run him in Limerick but I wasn't down there myself and, if I'd known the ground was that bad, I'd have pulled the plug. He came back well and he proved he gets the trip today. It's hard to get into an Irish National but if he got into it we'd have to think about it. If he doesn't there is a novice handicap chase at Punchestown the following week which would look an obvious race. He doesn't have to run in between as he hasn't run since Christmas and he's come here in great form. They are super owners who have been with me all the way and I'm delighted to repay them with a good win. A L T Moore, trainer

The Stewards interviewed R.P. Treacy, rider of Kylecrue, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10 3(f) and 10(4), in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and failed to give his mount time to respond. Having considered his record in this regard, the rider was suspended for twelve race days.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.