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He has (done that very nicely). The blinkers have obviously done plenty for him and the last night did his confidence good. He looked in great form since at home even though we weren't doing much with him - he had a bit of a swagger about him. It was a good performance so he obviously is thriving. We'll have a think about it but it is always an option to go back on grass, I'll see what there is for him. I'm delighted for the lads (the owners), they have had to be patient with him.  They are from Naas and Dublin. M Halford, trainer

D.M. Simmonson, rider of Ahundrednotout (GB) trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount's saddle slipped in the back straight

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Arbourfield, trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

For four yrs old and upwards that, at entry, are rated 70 or less, (also open to horses rated 71-80
Weights - 9st
Penalties - Performances before 31st December for every 1lb above the rating of 70 1lb extra; On or after 31st December for every race won 5lb extra; Note Horses that have not run three times and/or do not have a published handicap rating are eligible to enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper.