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The Pierse had been the plan for ages but with 30 runners, and him being a hold up horse, he was always going to be too far off them,. He pulled out fresh after that and with the small field here we decided to let him take his chance. Ruby said he hated the ground. John J Coleman, trainer

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 3lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 5lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra;