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He doesn't make life easy, but there is an engine in there somewhere,. Derek was great. We knew he can be a bit leery at times and I said to Derek bounce out and go forward. Derek said there was a loose horse at the third last and, once that passed him, he came back on the bridle. He just needs a bit of a lead, but he's a relentless stayer too. It's just trying to get it all to come together and it did today. It's brilliant for the college, Cistercian College, where I went to school and had great memories. It's special to be able to share that today with them. There is loads of ability there and it's just a matter of getting it out of him. He wouldn't do much in front on his own, but Derek was wise to Barry's moves. We gave him a sighter everywhere and it definitely told in the finish. He's only six and to be doing what he's doing in this field, he could rack up a few in this field but we'll see. Time will tell. Emmet Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr M.J. Love, rider of Down The Highway, 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 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. M. J. Love was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, (excessive frequency) and having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters four years old and upwards that have between 5th October, 2019 and 23rd April, 2023 in Ireland or Great Britain, been placed first, second, third or fourth in a steeplechase confined to Certified Hunters or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase and which have not won a Race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing after 1st March, 2022 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs 5-y-o 11st 12lbs 6-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules a? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2022/2023 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the I.N.H.S. Committee, the Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 21st April, 2023, or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters (Master of Hounds) Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Wellingborough. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have modified the Rules to permit horses for which Master of Hounds Certificates have been registered with the Jockey Club and which are eligible to run in Hunters' Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Master of Hounds Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters' Steeplechase since 1st November, 2022 are excluded. The winning owner will receive a perpetual trophy presented by the family of the late Walter Tyrrell. HRI Directive 10 (vi) is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the number of declared runners to twenty five or to such a lesser number as may be required, elimination of the remaining ru