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That's great and it's a great bunch of lads that own him,. He's a lovely old horse. He runs his heart out, he's honest and he jumps. It's great that he's won. We'll keep going once the ground is not bottomless, he'll go on anything else. We'll find another hurdle or chase for him. The lads love going racing and they get great enjoyment out of it. He's a versatile horse and he's honest. Padraig Roche, trainer

C.J. Orr, rider of Tomcoole Lad trained by R.Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards rated 0-109
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each such steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional who have not lost their right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii) Allowances (up to and including 10th October) who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb These allowances are not cumulative and no allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.