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They've got to jump! He jumped great but Robbie said they went Arkle pace and he finished tired but was entitled to be. They went some rattle and I'm delighted he has won as he deserved it. He'll probably go to Leopardstown over Christmas and is in the Grade 1 two mile chase. With that under his belt he should improve a lot. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

The Stewards fined Mrs Prunella Dobbs, trainer, €350 for lodging a passport in respect of Romantic Fashion, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order. The Stewards requested a report from D.J. Casey, rider of Getoutwhenyoucan, concerning his riding in this race. D.J. Casey reported that his mount was flat out early in the race, was shy and novicey at his fences, jumping right throughout, pulled him wide off the home turn to get him organised to jump the 2nd last fence, and stayed on one paced up the home straight. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted it's contents. The Stewards requested a report from R.P. McNamara, rider of Rolling Rocket, concerning his riding in this race. R.P. McNamara reported that his mount made a bad mistake on the first circuit, resulting in him trailing the field, he gave his mount a chance to fill his lungs thereafter, and he stayed on well late. Having considered the report, the Stewards noted it's contents.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;