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That was a bit more like it and we have a bit of hope again,. I was very disappointed leaving Leopardstown on Sunday but I decided to leave the tongue-tie off today and he seems a happier horse, although he hung again today. He has taken a long time to figure out and I'd say we still have more to learn. The horse which made the running today was a big help getting him to relax. He'll be exciting going forward. He has schooled over hurdles and has schooled well so we have all options. Emmet Mullins, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from Emmet Mullins, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Oriental Eagle (GER), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Emmet Mullins reported that his charge ran very free on it's previous run. He said his charge settled much better today and ran without a tongue tie and he felt a combination of both had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form . Having considered the report, the Stewards noted the explanation offered

W.M. Lordan, rider of Pondus (GB) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount had to check and to switch.

For four years old and upwards
Weights - 9st 7lbs; Fillies allowed 5lbs;
Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2019) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 7lb extra