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he had a little wind operation since his last run. We just rode him a bit different today and gave him more of a chance early. Darragh took his time and gave him a brilliant ride. He is worth his weight in gold. My father was going to send him over fences not long ago, he is a half-brother to Joe Farrell who won the Scottish National so has a good staying Irish pedigree and chasing will be his game - he'll go chasing at some stage during the year. It's a nice way to start the year and a nice winner for the father. It's a nice winner for the owners as well, they have a couple of horses in the yard and they are good supporters. A J McNamara, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from A.J. McNamara, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Lessofdnegativity, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Limerick on 17th November. Robert McNamara, Authorised representative of A.J. McNamara, reported that the riding instructions given the previous day meant that his charge was ridden up with a fast pace and eventually got headed and tired before the second last hurdle

Since that run his charge had a wind operation and a tongue strap was fitted today. Having been dropped in towards the rear today it allowed his charge to settle and in his opinion he was given a great ride by challenging along the inside and arriving late. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight is 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.