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I didn't know much about him but he always seemed to be a very free horse and I'd say the fences are making him back off. He loves the ground and should win his few races. W P Mullins, trainer

Patrick Joseph Hayes, trainer of Captain Commander, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge scoped abnormally post race

The Stewards enquired into an incident approaching the finishing line involving Cool Colonnade, ridden by D.J

Mullins and Or Jaune De Somoza (FR), ridden by Rachael Blackmore, where it appeared that Cool Colannade crossed in front of Or Jaune De Somoza. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to remind D.J

Mullins of his future responsibilities in this regard

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Plinth, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won more than two steeplechases
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 4lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the ;purpose of this race ;
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 6lb extra Of two steeplechases or one value ?12000 10lb extra