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He did it well. I had him originally, before he went to Gordon we did a bit with him and we liked him back then,. He looked very good when he won first time out for Gordon and I thought he could go on to do something but he probably didn't really progress. He won his couple of novice hurdles and was maybe then in at the deep end a bit in handicaps. He's a good jumper and hopefully there is another wee novice chase in him. He's probably going to have to travel, I don't know what options would be here for him really. Daryl made the effort to come over, he rode him the last day at Cartmel and said he gave him a good feel so was keen to come and ride him. S R B Crawford, trainer

The Stewards received a report from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter, Mr. Pat Malone, that Corey McGivern, rider of Eye Of The Dragon did not obey his instructions at the start of this race. Evidence was heard from the starter and rider concerned. Mr. Pat Malone stated that the horses were approaching him ahead of time and he instructed the riders to take back when Corey McGivern put his mount into a canter causing him to release the tape. Corey McGivern stated that he wanted to make the running and as such lined up handy. He further added that when the other horses came around him his mount lunged forward. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Corey McGivern was in breach of Rule 208(failed to comply with the starters instructions) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs