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It was a lovely performance. He was great, and he looked good last year winning the bumper and hurdle. I don’t know what happened to him in Thurles but he came back and finished third in Fairyhouse. It’s great to get his chasing career underway. I thought that was a very very hot race. He made a mistake at the third last, probably his only mistake, and Robert was amazed how quick he came back on the bridle. We’ll take it from there. Christmas comes a bit quick and we might wait for Naas. He does go on soft ground. The lovely thing is that he has lived up to what we thought he was last year and he is a very big horse. He was fit enough to do himself justice. Funnily enough for a big horse, once you get him fit he’s there. Mrs John Harrington, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer, in relation to the saddling of Larry Capri, and Court Adjourned, in this race. It appeared that the respective saddles were placed on the incorrect horses. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the trainer was in breach of Regulation 12 and having considered his clean record,cautioned him concerning his future responsibilities in this regard. R. Walsh, rider of Rathvinden trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the second fence and was later pulled up.

A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;