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I took a chance coming here so soon after Limerick and he is also way better going left-handed. I have him for two point-to-point and two hunter chases and he had finished second three times. Aintree is left-handed and I think now we are qualified to run in the Foxhunters Chase there. He'll go back point-to-pointing now but going left-handed, over a short hunters chase trip and the fences over there, will suit. This lad has a bit of class, has to be ridden positively and while he'll go on better ground, wouldn't want it too quick. P J Rothwell, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr M.J. O'Connor, rider of Dromleigh, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of R.10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr M.J. O'Connor in breach of R.10.3(h)(arm above shoulder height) and having considered his record, they suspended him for four racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Nicholas P Lambert (Chairman), Mr. Patrick Dowling, Mr. Steve McDonagh, Mr. Michael Moloney, Mr. L. Aspell

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a 5 minute delay to races 1-6

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing and that have been placed second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters' Steeplechase in Ireland or first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 19th September, 2020 and 3rd January, 2024
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 8lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. a? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2023/2024 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 3rd January, 2024 or the horse will not be qualified to start.