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I was surprised how well he handled that ground. He’s a horse that doesn’t work well at home and is obviously one of those that likes the track better. It looks like he could be a good staying prospect and we will go over hurdles with him now. Patrick said he was just a different horse today. Down at the start he was very fresh and free, and wanted to get on with the job. Maybe the penny has just dropped with him. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards granted permission for the sixth fence to be omitted in this race owing to ground conditions.

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race other than one or two I.N.H. flat races or National Hunt flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 7lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat Race or a National Hunt flat race 7lb extra; Of two such races 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 13th September) may also ride in this race.