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He is an older horse now and has his own way of doing things. We just said we'd keep going with him and that he'd fall into one someday and today was the day for him. He won around here last year and he has a bit of ability. Some days he might be on a going day and today he was. I've five winners left now before I lose the (3lb) claim. Ray Hackett, trainer

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from P.Cluskey, trainer of Riggs, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i)

Owing to low-lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fences one, two and six to be omitted from this race

B.W. Harvey, rider of Walkonthebriteside, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Walkonthebriteside, trained by John C

McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race and to have coughed a few times while being examined

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Ray Hackett, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Stormy Master, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Ray Hackett reported that the ground was too soft for him in his last couple of runs and that he got into a rhythm today which may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Meta Osborne(Chairperson), Mr. Charles Cunningham Ms. Caroline Corballis, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.