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He's improved since Gowran and he did everything well. I'm delighted with him,. He's a lovely horse and chasing will be his game as he's a fine big horse. I suppose we'll look for a winners of one, we'll see what Frank thinks. We were very happy with that ground and he's a proper winter horse. J P Dempsey, trainer

B.J. Geraghty, rider of Tower Bridge trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never jumped. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Tower Bridge, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. M.J. Bolger, rider of Bracka Lily trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his saddle slipped in running. The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Suitor (GB), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, and trained by Gordon Elliott. Evidence was heard from the rider and the trainer's representative, I. Amond. J.W. Kennedy, stated that it was this horse's first run over hurdles. His instructions were to jump away mid division and get his mount to settle. In the race his mount jumped sketchily early on, was further back than he wanted, was outside on the heavier ground, was flat out all the way, took a blow at the top of the hill from a lack of fitness and ran on in the straight past beaten horses under hands and heels. The trainer's representative, confirmed the instructions that the horse was to be ridden mid division and to be settled. He stated that this was a new ex-flat horse bought over the summer and having his first run for the yard today. The horse had a break for a couple of weeks after being purchased. He expressed himself satisfied with the ride. The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who reported that Suitor (GB) was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found there had been a breach of Rule

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb;