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He was to go in the La Touche but the ground was a bit quick for him and we knew they'd have a good job done on the ground here. It is hard luck on Darragh (O'Keeffe), who has to get a stitch on his eye lid (after getting a bang in the face riding third-placed Esthers Marvel in the third race). Kevin gave him a peach of a ride and they were in unison together. That's his second time riding for us and his first winner. We'll follow these races around now for the summer. E Bolger, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Waitnsee, trained by John Patrick Ryan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fag An Bealach, trained by A.L.T.Moore, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

J.C. Gainford, rider of Three Musketeers trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled before being pulled up

G. Brouder, rider of Aforementioned (FR) trained by Mrs Denise Foster, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount struck into himself badly

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Fag An Bealach trained by A.L.T.Moore, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount never travelled throughout this race.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.