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I thought he would have won earlier in the year and he was second in Limerick one day. He ran a shocker one day in Tipperary and I don't know what happened him. I went to Sligo and it was too fast and then in Ballinrobe it was pure mystery. He had about three stone of lead there though and I think it might have pinched him. I knew this horse had a lot of ability and even here wouldn't be his ideal track. Hopefully he'll go forward from here. We done a bit of schooling with him and he jumps a hurdle really well. He's an autumn horse on a bit of easy ground. He'll make a good hurdle horse down the line and could be a good dual purpose performer. Edmond Kent, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Hit The Rocks, trained by Edmond Kent, placed, first compared with its recent form. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that he was very disappointed with his charges previous run where he had jumped prominently, ran keen when taken on by a competitor and was eased when beaten. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman), Ms. Denise Brophy, Mr. Denis Hickey, Ms. Faith Morris, Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 10st 4lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.