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He jumped like a chaser rather than a hurdler. I'd imagine we'll be looking at a trip, 2m6f or three miles. We thought he was our Cheltenham bumper horse last year but he didn't make the Festival. We always thought an awful lot of him, and at least he gave an indication today that he's back to himself. Hopefully we get him to Cheltenham this year and back to Punchestown. W P Mullins, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Festive Felon, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. P. Carberry, rider of Festive Felon, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran free early before tiring.

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that are E.B.F. eligible and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race and have not run under Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old and have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra;