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He's very quirky, he wasn't going a yard there the whole way and it was only when he got a bit of daylight he took off. Two out I didn't think I was going to win, but as soon as you pull him out he takes off. He's a hard enough ride. Some days he can be keen, he wasn't today but the last day in Galway he was, he's just hit and miss. He was a bit unlucky in Galway, he didn't get a run at all down the rail and flew home like today, but was unlucky not to have a bit further to run. He's versatile as regards trip, but I'd say the further the better for him. Matthew J Smith, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend after the third last hurdle involving Moonovercloon, ridden by J. Smith, placed first, Arctic Ambition, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed third, Diamondinthemud, ridden by S.W. Flanagan,unplaced, and Game And Glory, ridden by P.J. O'Hanlon, placed second, where it appeared Diamondinthemud ran out of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, S.W. Flanagan stated that after jumping the third last hurdle he was going backwards when he got tightened up on the rail. J

Smith stated that he rode into a gap after the third last hurdle and that it got tight for room on the bend. J.W

Kennedy stated that he was holding his line after the third last hurdle and that it got tight for room on the bend. P.J

O'Hanlon stated that he was on the outside and had no involvement in any scrimmaging. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards could not apportion blame to any rider and they took no further action.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (116 = 12st)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.