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It’s a fantastic race, it’s going to be very difficult to win it. Kemboy is improving all the time, he’s the right age and profile going into this race. He won a big handicap at Punchestown and a Grade Two last time out. He’s going to have to step up to Grade One level now, but we’re very happy with him at home and this race will tell us a lot about where we are going at the end of the season. We are hoping Bellshill will make up into a Gold Cup horse this year. We do have a slight concern about him going left-handed as his form is better right-handed, but we can see no reason for that. Leopardstown hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for him. He got beaten in a bumper, was beaten in a novice hurdle and fell in a novice chase. He’s in good form at home and looks fantastic. The form he showed at Punchestown and Fairyhouse in the spring, off an interrupted season, shows the level of ability he has. We’re hoping he’s a Gold Cup horse this year. W P Mullins, trainer

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Road To Respect, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount slipped on the bend before turning into the straight

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman) Mr. Laurence McFerran Mr. Justice Frank Clarke Ms. Mary M. O'Connor Mr. P.D. Matthews Owing to a request from Broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the following race delays; Race 4 +2 mins

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb