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he's an older horse (nine) and he didn't come to us until he was six. He was point-to-pointing and lucky enough the owners have plenty of patience. He's moderate enough and I'd say the blinkers worked a treat and he had no weight on his back today. He jumps well. I'm actually surprised at how well he's done it, there could be another day in him as he gallops and jumps. Shane Nolan, trainer

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (109 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 28th February) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.S. Committee Mr. J.P. McManus will present a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Rider and will also present €200 to the Groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race