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It's nice to get him back - he had a slight injury and we thought we'd bring him back and let him enjoy himself. It was always the intention to go hurdling but we could get another flat race out of him again. He always showed ability and seems to have retained it now and jumped well and got a nice ride. Galway is an option but we'll have to see how he comes out of the race first. John E Kiely, trainer

A.W. Short, rider of Fleetwood Jack trained by Miss Katy Brown, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left. R.M. Power, rider of High Frontier trained by Yvonne Latta, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not jump well. The Stewards interviewed M.F. Mooney, rider of King's War, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g), in that he had used his whip with the arm above shoulder height. Having considered his previous record in this regard, the Stewards suspended him for one raceday.

A hurdle race for six yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;