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it's sad but it's great he's (Rogue Trader) won as we've always thought a lot of him. I have no regrets and I've enjoyed it. It's not an easy game and with the way things are if you don't have the numbers it's not really viable. I'll probably have two more runners, Drumlee on Thursday and a filly on the Flat at Dundalk on Friday. C F Swan, trainer

Mr J.C. Barry, rider of Round Tower, trained by Karl Thornton, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right in running. D.N. Russell, rider of Stony Grey trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up. The Stewards requested a report from C.F. Swan, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Rogue Trader, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge jumped poorly and raced freely on his first start over hurdles at Leopardstown. He added that the horse travelled well before emptying in the straight. He concluded by saying that today's drop in both trip and class helped his charge to show improved form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards accepted the explanation offered. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Stony Grey, trained by A. Oliver, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal. R.C. Colgan, rider of Backinthesaddle, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a few mistakes early on and stayed on well in the closing stages.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;