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He ran twice in three days when he won at Punchestown and came out of the win with massive confidence and I was really confident today. We got 12lb for winning and people were saying it was harsh but I didn't think it was that harsh and the runner-up, who pulled 12 lengths clear of the third horse, won yesterday. I'm delighted for the owner Noel Nugent as a lot of owners would have pulled the plug on him because he was weak and backwards and didn't look like he had a lot of ability. I have 10 riding out, things are going great and that's the second winner of the year. David Peter Dunne, trainer

Owing to to the trajectory of the Sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdle number 3 to be omitted from this race

The Stewards interviewed M.P. Fogarty, rider of Iridescent, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that M.P. Fogarty was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they suspended him for 2 racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R.E. Rohan (Chairman), Mrs. J.A. Onioins, Mr. S. McDonogh, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.