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He's a big galloping horse but Barry said when he was on his own he was a bit idle,. He was doing his best work after the second last and home and he is a grand horse; we'll see what happens. Gordon Elliott, trainer

B.J. Cooper, rider of Monbeg Rose trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly and made a bad mistake at the second last before being pulled up. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Monbeg Rose, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race and have not run under Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old and have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 11st; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra