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I thought he looked visually impressive when he won his point to point and thankfully Ciaran (Mooney, from Dublin) and John (Ryan, Nenagh) joined forces to buy him; the morning before the sale John said he'd jump in to buy him and we're delighted. We've had positive vibes with him from day one and after buying him last season we kept him in training until Punchestown. However the ground went so it was the right thing to do to put him away. Kingston Hill (stallion) was a bit quiet at the time of his sale and I'd say that's why we got him for the price we did. Six weeks later he'd have cost another 100,000, as they are very hard to buy. He is only a four year old and we'll sit down and talk with the lads and see what they want to do next. We won't rush into any plans but they wanted a horse to get them to the Cheltenham festival Thomas Cooper, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sportinthepark, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke (Chairman), Mr. John O'Shaughnessy, Mr. Donal H. Gavin, Mr. P. Deegan

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old colts and geldings only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 11st 10lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 24th October) may also ride in this race.