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The horses have been running well for the last couple of months and it’s nice to get a winner for the O’Flynns who have been with me for years and are lovely people. They are salt of the earth. He ran well in Cheltenham last season and also in a Grade 1 here. He’s qualified to run in the Final but it’s a long time between now and March. M F Morris, trainer

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P. L. Malone, that F. Brickley, rider of Slanagaibhgoleir, had presented to weigh out despite being on the alert sheet (the method of recording riders declared unfit to ride). Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who confirmed that he was due to meet his surgeon next Tuesday. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not allow the rider to ride in accordance with the provisions of Rule 125 (ii) and they were satisfied that F. Brickley was in breach of Regulation 11 and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards fined F. Brickley €250 on this occasion. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards received a request from G. Elliott, trainer of Slanagaibhgoleir, to replace the nominated rider with S. Ewing and they allowed this request

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after jumping the second last involving Karl Des Tourelles (FR), ridden by B. Hayes, placed second, Talk In The Park, ridden by T.P. Harney, placed sixth, Real Steel (FR), ridden by C.P. McNamara, unplaced, Slanagaibhgoleir, ridden by S. Ewing, placed fourth, and Whatsavailable, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, unplaced, where it appeared Real Steel clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. Hayes stated that he kept his line and did not cause any interference. T. P. Harney stated that he received no pressure and kept his line. C. P. McNamara did not apportion blame to any rider. S. Ewing stated that he kept his line. D. J. O'Keeffe stated that his race was run and he did not cause any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was caused by the retreating horses being passed and they did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Will Wilde (FR), trained by Liz Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.