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We paid a lot of money for him after he finished second in a point-to-point but we didn't see the horse that we're now seeing. Since he came in this season he is a different horse and while I know fences have changed him, anything he is doing he is doing well. He is a huge big horse so maybe we did too much with him too quick. We were worried about coming back in trip but maybe that trip is right and riding him that way is right. He'll need a few weeks now but we'll give him an entry in a graded race and he will go on soft ground. Noel Meade, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Little Mixup, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

M.M. McDonagh, rider of Little Mixup, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount refused

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Philip Heenan, Authorised Representative for Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer of Little Mixup, concerning the conduct of this horse who was reluctant at the first two fences and refused at the third

Evidence was heard from Philip Heenan who stated that Little Mixup schools very well and shows no reluctance to jump at home. Having considered the matter the Raceday Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 14 suspended Little Mixup for a period of thirty days

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 130 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra